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TR's Take: Anthony Johnson
By Charles Drake |
07.28.2010
 
Anthony Johnson
DT | 6'2", 300
O. Perry Walker (La.) High School
Committed to Louisiana State
TR Ranking:
6.1 |
State: #2 in Louisiana
Position: #2 DT
Scouting Report:
Scale
10: Special
9: Elite
8: Very good
6-7: Above average
5: Average
1-4: Needs work |
Size/Body Structure: 9
Strength: 9
Burst/Explosiveness: 9
Technique: 5
Athleticism: 9
Hand Use: 5
Motor: 8
Aggressiveness: 9
Pass Rush: 8
Run Defense: 8
Durability: 8
Intangibles: 8
Elite athleticism for a man his size. Gets a great burst
off the snap of the ball and often beats his defender
with quickness and strength. Displays a pretty good
motor and has excellent lateral movement. Johnson is
already a highly rated player due to his athleticism,
burst, and strength at the defensive tackle position,
but he also has a lot of room for improvement. He has
the raw skills to be a dynamic player on the defensive
interior, and if he can get with the right coach to
learn technique, pad level, and hand use -- the sky is
the limit.
Translation to College:
Has a lot to learn as an incoming freshman if he wants
to be dominant on the college level and beyond. With his
skills as they are now, he would be a very good college
player with the possibility of an All-Conference team or
two. With progression in technique, hand use, and the
mental aspect of D-tackle he could be a top 5 NFL draft
pick and an All-American candidate.
*Photo via Anthony Johnson
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