Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 62.18 (Role player)

Pro Comparison: Zach Pascal

Summary:

C.J. Johnson is a big-bodied possession receiver who will do most of his damage on short/intermediate routes. He won't create separation downfield. He has contested-catch and YAC ability but is limited athletically.

Strengths:

  • Big-body slot receiver
  • Can use body to shield defenders from slot
  • Not explosive but not lumbering either; more of a bruiser for the slot with a little juice
  • Hands catcher with YAC ability

Weaknesses:

  • Does most of his damage on short/intermediate routes
  • How is deep speed? Not at his best trying to stack DBs on outside vertical routess
  • Has high-point ability but lack of separation makes it tough to be consistent; also didn't come down with ball on deep throws