THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- He was overlooked coming out of college two years ago and again earlier this month when Pro Bowl rosters were announced.
But if safety John Johnson III continues at his current pace, it's unlikely that the Los Angeles Rams safety will remain under the radar much longer.
"He's got all the traits and characteristics that you're looking for," Rams coach Sean McVay said of the second-year pro from Boston College. "You're really not limited in any way that you can utilize a player of his versatility."
In a crowded secondary that features All-Pro cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters and safety Lamarcus Joyner, who is playing this season on the franchise tag, it's Johnson who has a team-best four interceptions and whose 111 tackles rank second to inside linebacker Cory Littleton's 121 for the NFC West champions.