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David Johnson is division 2 RB who has likely been overlooked somewhat because of that. I became interested in him because of reports that the Minnesota Vikings might be interested in acquiring Johnson in the 2015 NFL draft.
Vikings Draft Target: Running Back David Johnson
Draft Breakdown
I watched all 3 games that are available for David Johnson above. There is only one run out of the 3 games that I consider to be a very good play in the 2013 game against ND State. It made me wonder somewhat why the Vikings would be interested in him?
The thing that Johnson does do very well is catch the ball. He is a natural hands catcher who made a one handed catch (missed another similar attempt I saw) and is a natural route runner. At times Johnson plays as a WR lining up wide, he runs good routes and does a lot of damage over the middle when matched up on linebackers. He brings a lot of ability as a receiving option. I haven't seen near that level of skill from him as a runner however.
Johnson performed well at the combine recently showing explosiveness with a 41.5" vertical jump at 224 pounds. He also had a good 3 cone time showing his ability to change direction quickly.
I do not expect David Johnson to be very highly sought after in the NFL and I only consider him a watch list level prospect for FF, but I wanted to share what I have learned about him so far. I don't think he is as good as Terrance West from last years rookie group who ended up being drafted in the 3rd round. He is an interesting prospect still especially in PPR leagues.
Vikings Draft Target: Running Back David Johnson
Draft Breakdown
I watched all 3 games that are available for David Johnson above. There is only one run out of the 3 games that I consider to be a very good play in the 2013 game against ND State. It made me wonder somewhat why the Vikings would be interested in him?
The thing that Johnson does do very well is catch the ball. He is a natural hands catcher who made a one handed catch (missed another similar attempt I saw) and is a natural route runner. At times Johnson plays as a WR lining up wide, he runs good routes and does a lot of damage over the middle when matched up on linebackers. He brings a lot of ability as a receiving option. I haven't seen near that level of skill from him as a runner however.
Johnson performed well at the combine recently showing explosiveness with a 41.5" vertical jump at 224 pounds. He also had a good 3 cone time showing his ability to change direction quickly.
I do not expect David Johnson to be very highly sought after in the NFL and I only consider him a watch list level prospect for FF, but I wanted to share what I have learned about him so far. I don't think he is as good as Terrance West from last years rookie group who ended up being drafted in the 3rd round. He is an interesting prospect still especially in PPR leagues.
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