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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson

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From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will 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, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson.

NO. 2 KALEB JOHNSON, RB, IOWA (JUNIOR) – 6000, 225 POUNDS

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Kaleb Johnson 6000, 225 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

— Has excellent size for the position
— Displays strong burst and acceleration in the open field
— Can make quick adjustments behind the line to get into opening gaps
— Has the vision to see holes opening up and redirects his path
— Patient runner who will follow his blocks to open space
— Bully with the ball in his hands, looking to impose his will as a physical runner
— Has a mean stiff arm and isn’t afraid to use it
— Normally takes more than one defender to bring him down
— Can be a battering ram near the goal line
— Operates well in one-cut settings, being able to make a defender miss and hit the jets
— Generated numerous explosive plays with a high breakaway rate
— Has the juice to get to the corner
— Capable pass catcher out of the backfield
— Willing blocker who has the size and strength to step up in pass protection
— Has experience returning kicks

THE BAD

— High-cut runner who will take hits
— Lacks immediate speed and needs more of a runway
— Can get caught being hesitant in the backfield
— Isn’t extremely shifty as a bigger running back
— Only one year of notable college production
— Has a limited sample size as a pass catcher
— Can do a better job stepping into his blocks in pass protection

BIO

— Junior prospect from Hamilton, Ohio
— Born Aug.