From now until the 2020 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
#6 Tyler Johnson/WR/6’2 205 lbs
The Good:
- Understands defenses and knows how to find the soft spot in the zone
- Does a good job attacking the ball in the air
- Room to be a red zone threat with his physicality on jump balls
- Dominated against smaller defensive backs in the slot
- Lightning quick and sudden footwork makes him a crafty route runner
- Stems his routes very well
- Can play both outside and in the slot
The Bad:
- Has more than a few drops sprinkled throughout his tape
- Lacks top end speed
- Not going to wow you with any elite athleticism
Bio:
- 2019: 86 receptions for 1318 yards and 13 touchdowns
- Career: 213 receptions for 3305 yards and 33 touchdowns
- Led the Big Ten in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2019
- Recorded 12 receptions for 204 yards in the 2020 Outback Bowl
- All Big-Ten First Team in 2018 and 2019
- His 3305 receiving yards are the most in Minnesota history
- His 16 career games with 100-yards receiving is also a school record
Tape Breakdown:
Tyler Johnson is coming off his best season yet and the senior wide receiver is ready to cash in on his big year during the upcoming NFL Draft.