Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 75.70 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Cornellius "Tank" Carradine

Accolades:

  • 2022: Honorable mention All-Pac-12 (coaches)
  • 2022: Career-high six sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss

Summary:

DJ Johnson has great size, speed and athleticism to play on the edge, but is still raw in terms of setting up and stringing together pass-rush moves. The California native played tight end at one point with the Ducks before finding a home as a pass-rusher. He shows good waist bend at the high side of his rush but needs improved grip strength to finish plays.

Strengths:

  • Great size to play on the edge
  • Fluid athlete with good top-end speed
  • Good waist bend high side of his rush
  • Good play strength

Weaknesses:

  • Needs to do a better job of setting up his pass-rush moves
  • Below-average grip strength
  • Limited sack production

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.49 seconds
  • Vertical: 32 inches
  • Broad Jump: 9 feet, 2 inches
  • Bench Press: 28 reps