For John Johnson and Matt Milano, childhood dreams became reality when their name flashed across their television screens. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills, in the third and fifth rounds respectively, they became the latest Boston College alumni to join the NFL ranks while continuing a standard of individual excellence expected by student-athletes.
Johnson will fill a major need for the Rams at safety. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Rams entered the offseason with a lack of "quality depth" in their defensive backfield. They have just two safeties with experience at the position, meaning he can project to the same immediate impact as Justin Simmons has in Denver.