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2023 NFL Draft Profiles: Texas A&M DB Antonio Johnson

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om now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I will be profiling Texas A&M DB Antonio Johnson.

#27 Antonio Johnson/DB Texas A&M – 6’3 195 (True Junior)

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Antonio Johnson 6030, 195 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

The Good

— Big frame with good length and bulk and muscle
— Quick trigger player who flies in downhill
— Physical player who throws his weight around and flashes hit power when he’s able to square runners up, forced multiple fumbles
— Fills alley with authority and conviction, plays the run hard
— Versatile who aligned all over his defense, experience as box safety, slot, overhang, post safety, asked to play in man/zone and blitz
— Good burst and able to accelerate and close space, solid straight-line athlete
— Able to carry routes vertically and run with overs in man coverage
— Young player with room to grow

The Bad

— Tight-hipped and struggles to change direction
— Misses too many tackles when asked to change path coming downhill
— Lacks true NFL fit, plenty of experience in the slot but may struggle to consistently match against shifty/smaller receivers
— Doesn’t have a ton of starting experience
— Didn’t make impact plays on the football, only one career INT and one PD in 2022

Bio

— Only 21 years old, doesn’t turn 22 until October
— 19 career starts for the Aggies
— Career: 164 tackles (14 TFL), 4 FFs, 2 sacks, 1 INT
— 2022: 71 tackles (5 TFL), 3 FFs, 1 PD, 0 INTs
— Missed three games in 2022 due to injury
— Four-star recruit from East St.