Jerome Johnson - Defensive Tackle Indiana Hoosiers Scouting Report
Scouting report for NFL Draft prospect Jerome Johnson
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A four-year contributor along Indiana’s defensive line, the three-technique has racked up 13.5 sacks along with 63 tackles in 45 appearances. Johnson has long arms that allow him to stab the chest of blockers and outreach them successfully. At extension, he is able to flow with lateral runs and disengage to either side. His pad level is consistently low, displaying disciplined play. He is an average athlete who lacks the get-off, burst and twitch to threaten gaps as a penetrator. His hands are slow and predictable, which hurts his block deconstruction. While he has the strength to twist blockers at extension, Johnson is often unable to press blockers off his chest and reach full extension. He is a slow processor, not recognizing penetration abilities and losing gap integrity despite his length. At the point of attack, he gets washed by combo blocks as he is unable to anchor. Johnson projects as a practice-squad three-technique for a two-gapping team. He possesses the length coveted for such a scheme, but has to improve his run defending ability to make a roster. It all starts with him getting in the weight room and adding strength.