Isaiah Johnson
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from the wiki:
College career
At Georgia Tech, Johnson started three games in his freshman year in 2010, and was a starter thereafter. He was injured at the end of his junior year, and sat out the following season. He played in 2014 as a redshirt senior. He finished his college career with 283 tackles, the most by any Georgia Tech defensive back.
NFL career
Johnson went undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft. He was signed by the Detroit Lions before spring training for a $12,000 signing bonus. He was among the final cuts of spring training in 2015, but was signed off the practice squad on November 14 of that year.
On September 3, 2016, Johnson was waived by the Lions.
On September 6, 2016, Johnson was signed to the Rams’ practice squad.
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off the net from alyoshamucci
Isaiah Johnson that’s our Randolph replacement.
Instinctive violent athlete with hands. Overlooked like GTECH always is.
More our type of player.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/isaiah-johnson?id=2553291
ISAIAH JOHNSON, SS
SCHOOL: GEORGIA TECH
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1 / 202 LBS.
STRENGTHS
Productive tackler and three-year starter. All-time leader in Georgia Tech history in tackles for a defensive back with 283. When in position, will make square, physical hits to end the play. Comes from high to low quickly and under control. Uses length to close down running lanes toward sidelines. Monitors quarterback’s eyes from zone coverage and shows discipline in his coverage. Outstanding work ethic. Great student on and off field with his master’s in building and facility management.
WEAKNESSES
Slow twitch. Lacking athleticism to be consistent factor in space. Can be a step slow to find proper angle for downhill tackle, missing 12 in 2014. Gets preoccupied with receiver and doesn’t maintain enough focus on running plays developing. Slow lateral transition, allowing separation for receivers. Feet get too heavy when asked to fire on throws and close the distance.
DRAFT PROJECTION Priority free agent
BOTTOM LINE
Played in space and near the line of scrimmage, but he’s best suited in a role that limits what is asked of him from a coverage standpoint. His intelligence, work ethic and play demeanor will all work in his favor, but his lack of functional speed and athleticism will not.
-Lance Zierlein
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Agamemnon
