HOUSTON -- Before he was a first-round draft pick, Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson had to earn it.
He earned it with his play on the field, but he also earned it during the NFL combine.
This week hundreds of college football players will be in Indianapolis for a rigorous series of interviews with teams, medical examinations and on-field drills. What they do on the field could affect their draft status. What they do off the field definitely will, as teams pay close attention to their attitudes, personalities and any trait hinting at his potential to succeed or fail in the NFL.