2015 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: CB Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson is a perfect fit at cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons' new schemes under head coach Dan Quinn. He's got the length, strength and press style that would give Atlanta a new starter at right cornerback should he be drafted.

Johnson would be a high-round pick, and even though he may not have the talent to justify it based on his college tape, he is athletic enough to make an impact early and often in his career. The Falcons would be an ideal fit for his skill set and attitude on the field.

Kevin Johnson

Cornerback

Wake Forest University

Combine/Pro Day Measurements

Height: 6'0" Weight: 188 pounds

Arm Length: 31" Hand Measurement: 8-3/8"

40-yard dash: 4.52 sec. 10-yard split: 1.60 sec.

20-yard shuttle: 3.89 sec. Three-cone Drill: 6.79 sec.

Vertical Jump: 41.5" Broad Jump: 10'10"

Stats

2014: 12 Games Played, 44 Tackles, 3.5 Tackles for Loss, 1 Interception, 6 Pass Deflections

2013: 12 Games Played, 58 Tackles, 3 Interceptions, 1 Fumble Forced, 12 Pass Deflections, 4 Punt Returns, 15 Yards

2012: 12 Games Played, 58 Tackles, 3.5 Tackles for Loss, 0.5 Sacks, 1 QB Hurry, 3 Interceptions, 2 Fumbles Forced, 15 Pass Deflections

2011: Redshirted

2010: 11 Games Played, 29 Tackles, 1.0 Tackle for Loss, 2 Pass Deflections

Scouting Report

Strengths

Johnson is a long, physical cornerback who understands how to disrupt routes with good hand usage at the line of scrimmage. He's able to knock the ball away at the catch point and plays aggressively to create turnovers and deflections. He reads the quarterback well and challenges receivers for contested catches.

He's fearless and doesn't care who the player is across from him; he's gonna go through them to knock that ball away. His head is on a swivel that allows him to continually make plays on the ball. He has great mobility and athleticism, and he should make an impact at the pro level early.

Weaknesses

Johnson isn't a great tackler and winds up missing quite a few because of his poor form. He also doesn't handle blocks well when going against the running game. His build is way too skinny, and he needs to add strength as he makes his way into the league.

He gets way too aggressive at times and draws too many flags or gets burned because of it. He'll allow a ton of underneath routes in the NFL because he tries to keep everything in front of him. He's very scheme-dependent and should be used in press-man or press-zone schemes primarily in the NFL.

How does he fit the Comrade Filter?

Johnson was never arrested and was only suspended because of college football's targeting rule after he hit a guy helmet-to-helmet. The fifth-year senior wasn't a captain for Wake Forest, but because he was able to graduate and was productive, he'll be looked at positively.

He's one of the few players that you can see the love of the game within his film. His body language is always high-energy and jumping around. He also seemingly has a smile on his face often when they pan to it. Love for the game is a huge factor for every team, and it is only a positive for the Comrade Filter.

Overview

When looking for press corners in this draft, NFL teams should fall in love with Johnson. He's an extremely athletic talent who needs to be in a scheme where he can trust his free safety to help cover deep behind him so that he can attack receivers and the ball more often.

He's the kind of guy off the field that every coach will love to have and should be an asset to any locker room that he's in. His best comparisons are Janoris Jenkins or Alterraun Verner as a playmaker who can press with the best of them. 

How he would fit into the Falcons' plans?

Because Johnson was invited to Chicago for the draft, it'd be surprising to see him make it out of the first round. However, a couple of players in 2014 made it past the first round, and Atlanta gladly selected one of them in Ra'Shede Hageman.

If Johnson is there in the second round at 42, he'd be a great fit for the Falcons defense and Quinn's scheme. Johnson could start instantly at right cornerback and force 2013's second-round pick Robert Alford to move to a true nickel role.

All stats used are from Pro Football Focus' Premium Stats, ESPN.com, CFBStats or NFL.com. All combine and pro day info is courtesy of NFLDraftScout.com. All contract information is courtesy of Spotrac.

Scott Carasik is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. He covers the Atlanta Falcons, college football, the NFL and the NFL draft. He's also a Draft Analyst for Pro Football Spot.

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