The Colts took defensive lineman Eric Johnson with their fifth-round draft pick on Saturday (159th overall). Eric Johnson is the first Missouri State player to be picked in the NFL Draft since 2011. He led the Bears to their first two FCS Playoff appearances since 1990. Here's what else to know about the 6-4, 300-pound lineman:
Johnson played a lot of football in a short amount of time, and made an impact
Due to the pandemic, Johnson played two seasons worth of football in one calendar year. During the spring of his senior season, he earned second-team All-MVFC honors with 27 tackles (six for a loss and 1.