Dennis Johnson: Video Highlights for Former Arkansas RB

Arkansas running back Dennis Johnson was snubbed when the invites for the 2013 NFL draft combine were sent out. Don't bet against a Razorback scorned.

Johnson heads to the draft not nearly as heralded as teammate Knile Davis but will more than likely have his name called in the middle or late rounds. Johnson is an extremely versatile football player, excelling as a running back, return man and out of the backfield. He certainly fits the mold of the third-down specialist that is becoming vogue in the NFL.

At just 5'7" and 205 pounds, Johnson is extremely strong and muscular with huge legs that make him tough to get down. He ran two sub-4.5s in the 40-yard dash and a very impressive 7.11 in the three-cone drill at the Arkansas pro day.

Johnson will be given an immediate opportunity to return kickoffs by whoever drafts him. He's one of the best to ever do it in the SEC, gaining 2,784 return yards for the Razorbacks.

Let's look at some video that proves how versatile Johnson is and how size won't be a problem at the next level for this stud of a runner.

His Size Won't Be an Issue, vs. Troy, 2009

Dennis Johnson is certainly an undersized back. For NFL scouts, the worry is that smaller backs who have success in college might not be able to succeed in the NFL, where all the defenders are bigger, stronger and faster than anything they faced in college.

It shouldn't be an issue for Johnson, who is just a freak of nature at 5'7", 205 pounds of rippling muscle. Johnson has an impressive frame with a low center of gravity. His upper body is strong, but it's his legs that are off the charts. 

Watch on this play as Johnson delivers a blow to Boris Lee, a four-year starter at linebacker for Troy. 

No, Seriously, Size Won't Stop Dennis Johnson, 16-Yard Run vs. Mississippi State

Okay, it's one thing to hit a linebacker in just the right spot to punish him rather than get punished, but watch Johnson on this 16-yard run against Mississippi State in 2011.

Johnson just destroys Darius Slay, a cornerback who looks to be a good sleeper himself in the 2013 draft.

Johnson shows here that his power is very deceiving. He's a small package, but his speed and thickness make him an absolute bear to take on.

Johnson is a beloved player to all Arkansas fans. He's a lunchpail guy who always gives his all and is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win. NFL scouts have noticed.

25-Yard Run vs. Florida, 2009

Johnson averaged 5.5 yards per carry in 2012, or nearly two more yards per attempt than his more touted teammate, Knile Davis.

Johnson shows off several skills on this 25-yard scamper against Florida in 2009, bouncing through the would-be tackle right at the line of scrimmage and then making three more Gators look absolutely feeble as they try to bring him down.

Johnson shows off his quick feet. He breaks it to the outside and then just runs right through a couple of arm tackles before blowing over the last man who tries to take him on.

Johnson has a heaviness to him when he runs that makes him far tougher to bring down then one would think by looking at him.

98-Yard Kickoff Return vs. South Carolina, 2011

Every NFL team is looking for difference-makers on special teams.

Dennis Johnson amassed 2,784 kickoff return yards playing in the toughest football conference in the country, the SEC. He has a unique combination of strength and speed with just enough juke in his repertoire to make him an ideal kickoff return man in the NFL.

Johnson shows great vision on this return against South Carolina in 2011. He has no problem speeding his way through the open running lanes. With his bowling-ball frame, it looks like he might not be able to run away from people, but Johnson spent his whole career at Arkansas doing just that.

21-Yard Run vs. Ole Miss

Watch this 21-yard run against Ole Miss and Johnson can't help but remind you of Maurice Jones-Drew. 

Johnson uses his massive legs and better-than-average cutting ability to bounce around and through tacklers. He always seems to have forward momentum and is almost impossible to stop dead in his tracks.

He shows a good initial cut here at the line of scrimmage and then explodes into the secondary and punishes tacklers who aren't ready to take on the force of his charge.

52-Yard Touchdown Run vs. Ole Miss, 2011

While it's probably a long shot that Dennis Johnson becomes an every-down back in the NFL, there is no question he has a chance to stick and be productive as a spot player.

This 52-yard touchdown run against Ole Miss in 2011 came at a time when the Razorbacks needed a lift, down 17-0 deep into the second quarter. Johnson's touchdown burst got Arkansas going, and they clawed back for a 29-24 win.

Johnson starts out running right through a big hole and then cuts his way back across the field before breaking into the clear, where he outruns the secondary. One of the things that makes Johnson a special player is that he doesn't need to slow down at all when he's making cuts or changing direction.

He also runs with such an unexpected force that defenders tend not to set themselves for the blow that Johnson can deliver. He shows a nice ability to run away from defenders here as well.

7-Yard Touchdown Run vs. Tulsa, 2012

Johnson can certainly finish off runs with his bruising style of running and his quick feet. 

Here he shows the ability to bear down and get the ball into the end zone on a seven-yard touchdown run against Tulsa this past season.

Johnson shows nice patience when he gets the handoff and picks out the lane that's opening up. From there, he starts his downhill momentum, and the Tulsa tacklers near the goal line have no chance to stop him from scoring.