Storm Johnson NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for Jaguars RB

Storm Johnson, RB, Central Florida (HT: 6’0”, WT: 209 lbs.)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Seventh Round: 222nd Pick

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand
6'0"	209 lbs	32"	9 1/2"

40-yd dash	10-yd split	Vert	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle
4.60	1.63	35.5"	9'10"	DNP	DNP

Positives

• Fairly slippery runner, shows some elusiveness in the open field and can make himself skinny in the hole
• Can make defenders miss, jukes defenders on an island
• Excellent size for an NFL running back with the frame to add muscle
• Shifty, keeps defenders guessing by changing speed and direction
• Displays some burst, is quick to accelerate to top speed
• Flashes patience in letting his blocks develop
• Light feet for his size, is able to pick and pop
• Good receiver out of the backfield, improved as a junior with more targets
• Demonstrates decent hands and can adjust to poorly thrown passes
• Impressive vision in space, finding cutback lanes and creating his own yardage at times
• Bounces off weak tackles as agility helps him to reduce direct contact
• Handled some responsibility in pass protection, shows the ability to recognize and pick up the blitz
• Has some kick return experience dating back to high school and his freshman season at Miami
• Durable with no significant injury history and has a lot of tread on his tires due to a limited workload

Negatives

• Too often is guilty of running east-west and losing yardage. Can be too quick to bounce runs outside
• Ball security is a major concern, had severe fumbling issues in college
• Inconsistent balance, going down untouched at times when he attempted to make hard cuts
• Not an especially tough or rugged runner, has more of a finesse style
• Lacks exceptional power, does not often lower his shoulder pads and punish defenders
• Does not keep his legs churning to gain yards after contact
• His quickness and explosiveness do not match his ambition as a runner
• Inconsistent vision and questionable instincts in traffic
• Occasionally dances behind the line of scrimmage and is too hesitant when running between the tackles
• A bit of an upright runner at times who must work to improve his pad level
• Pass-protection technique needs refinement, drops his eyes and struggles to sustain blocks. Must slide his feet and attempt to steer pass-rushers from harm’s way
• Average top-end speed, unlikely to be a home run hitter at the next level
• Relatively average performance at the NFL Scouting Combine compared to others in his position group

Year	Team	Car	Yards	Avg	TD
2010	Miami (Fla.)	9	119	13.2	1
2012	Central Florida	113	507	4.5	4
2013	Central Florida	213	1139	5.3	14

Year	Team	Rec	Yards	Avg	TD
2010	Miami (Fla.)	1	9	9.0	0
2012	Central Florida	10	20	2.0	0
2013	Central Florida	30	260	8.7	3

Personal Notes

• First-team American Athletic Conference 2013
• Redshirted in 2011 as he transferred from Miami to Central Florida
• Interpersonal/organizational communication major

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Overall

Equipped with prototypical size and surprising agility, Johnson is one of the most intriguing running back prospects. For a big back, he possesses some wiggle and can make defenders miss in space. Despite his size, however, he has more of a finesse running style and is too often observed running east to west. If a coaching staff can get the most out of his athletic ability, he has the potential to develop into a well-rounded, starting-caliber player.

Draft Projection: Fourth-Fifth Round