Tejay Johnson Scouting Reports

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Tejay Johnson of Texas Christian ~ 6.1/210

NFP's Wes Bunting on Tejay Johnson:

"Possesses good size and overall flexibility for the position. Does a nice job sitting into his stance in his drop, is patient when asked to read his run/pass keys and quick to diagnose plays. Does a nice job consistently putting himself around the football and rarely runs himself out of plays. Possesses good balance when asked to click and close and attack the football downhill. Takes good angles toward the football in the run game and generates a good pop on contact, but needs to do a more consistent job wrapping on contact. Too often looks content to simply throw a shoulder into the plays and will allow ball carriers to at times bounce off him. However, he showcases better technique in the open field and is a sound last line defender.

Looks comfortable in coverage, showcases good instincts reading his pass keys, is clean when asked to change directions and looks comfortable keeping his pad level down and transitioning out of his breaks. Has the ability to cleanly turn and run with defenders down the field. Is physical through contact, maintains balance and does a nice job turning to get his head around and find the play. Doesn't waste much motion out of his breaks trying to redirect in space, but lacks great speed. Looks more like a 4.6 guy and doesn't have the type of closing speed to consistently make up for a false step. Will get himself into some trouble when asked to play in man coverage down the field. Can be a bit slow to get himself back up to speed and will give up some separation down the field.

Impression: Possesses good size, instincts and overall body control in the pass game, but lacks ideal speed when asked to quickly range from one point to another, but plays faster than he will time."

Draft InSider on Tejay Johnson:

"Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 66/3/4 after 59/3/to the prior year.

Positive: Underrated safety prospect with a solid overall game. Quick up the field, plays with aggressiveness, and voluntarily defends the run and screen passes. Keeps the action in front of him, displays a nice burst out of his plant, and quickly closes on the action. Takes good angles to the play, shows an aggressive attitude, and plays with physicality. Wraps up tackling. Adequate speed out to the sidelines.

Negative: Does not show decisive moves to the pass. Possesses marginal ball skills.

Analysis: Johnson is a well-rounded defensive back but has limited upside because of his lack of athleticism. He has enough skill to get consideration as reserve used in dime packages."

Consensus Draft's Nick Haswell on Tejay Johnson:

"Strengths: Johnson is a safety who makes few mistakes. An instinctive player who reads run/pass quickly. Fills downhill in a hurry and is not afraid to get physical as a tackler or taking on blocks. Takes good angles to the ball. Good route recognition and he takes good angles to the ball in the air. Good range in coverage and a decent enough athlete to go up for the ball and make a play on the ball. Good hands and can make the interception when given the chance.

Weaknesses: Good but not great athlete. Tight in his hips as he will struggle to transition when flipping his hips. Needs to wrap up as a tackler more often, as he misses tackles from time-to-time.

Projection: Third rounder who could rise up the draft boards if he tests well. At worst, he'll be a very good backup, but he should become a good starter at the next level."

Tool Box's Joel Welser on Tejay Johnson:

"For the last three years TCU has led the nation in total defense. For the last three years Tejay Johnson has been the leader of that defense. The 6-1, 212 pound safety was one of just four true freshman to see action in 2007. As a backup free safety, Johnson earned some valuable experience. The Horned Frogs needed Johnson to develop quickly and step into a starting role in 2008. After missing the season opener with an injury, Johnson was slotted into the starting lineup and immediately emerged as a leader on the field.

During his sophomore season Johnson tallied 47 tackles and a team high ten pass breakups. Johnson took the next step in 2009 when he totaled 59 tackles, including an impressive 14 stops against BYU, and three interceptions. For his efforts Johnson was named to the All-Mountain West Conference Second-Team. Johnson continued to play very well during his senior season and had a career high 66 tackles. Johnson also picked off three passes and forced three fumbles.

Johnson is not your typical safety. He is certainly a big hitter, but he did not rack up tackles like many safeties do in college. Part of that is because Johnson is a great coverage safety and part of it is because the TCU defense is too good to allow the opposition to get into the secondary before they get tackled. Johnson is a superb leader on the field and has great instincts, but he will need to have some good pre-draft workouts to move out of the sixth to seventh round range."

Fanatical FootBall Fiend on TeJay Johnson

Tejay Johnson looks like a very Late Rounder at this point.

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