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Chris Johnson

San Diego State

Chris Johnson

HT:

6000

WT:

185

YR:

SR

POS:

CB

OVR RK

34

POS RK

CEILING POTENTIAL

High-End Starter Potential

PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT

Johnson is a refined, productive outside corner with very good instincts, disciplined eyes, and strong ball skills that consistently show up in off and zone coverage. He’s a precise technician who stays patient through manipulation, sees route combinations well, and times his click-and-close to disrupt throws and take the ball away. He’s also a reliable tackler and willing run participant with consistent wrap-up finishing. The main concerns are average top-end speed and occasional limitations when receivers threaten vertically and decelerate into comebacks/out-breakers, plus needing more consistent press timing to avoid getting stacked. He projects best in zone-heavy, off-man, and match-zone structures (Cover 3 / quarters-match) where his processing, leverage discipline, and playmaking on the ball can drive turnovers while minimizing extended isolated vertical stress.

CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS

High-End Starter Potential (65-69)
A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position.

Primary scout:

Brandon Lundberg

KEY STRENGTHS

Instincts + route recognition

Ball skills and timing

Reliable tackling

KEY WEAKNESSES

Average top-end speed

Press technique

Trigger hitch

PLAYER COMPARISONS

Coby Bryant

T.J. Tampa

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