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.
#9 Collin Johnson/WR/6’6 220 lbs
The Good:
- Great size at 6’6
- Is a tall target for QBs, especially in the red zone
- Uses his big frame well to shield himself between the ball and defensive back
- Stems his routes well, putting a lot of pressure on the CBs
- Uses hands effectively to fight through physicality
- Strong hands
- Willing downfield blocker
The Bad:
- Had a hamstring injury derail part of his senior season
- Struggles to separate
- Below average athleticism
- May struggle against press coverage at the next level
- Has the size but lacks the speed to be a true vertical threat
Bio:
- 2019: 38 receptions, 559 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns
- Career: 188 receptions, 2624 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns
- Son of former NFL player Johnnie Johnson
- Missed time last season due to injury
- Has 33 consecutive games with a reception (third longest in Texas history)
- Academic All-Big-12 First Team in 2019
- Invited to the 2020 Senior Bowl
Tape Breakdown:
Collin Johnson elected to return to Texas for his senior season but he did not have the senior year he had envisioned as a hamstring injury forced him to miss a handful of games.