Safety John Johnson was the first Boston College player off of the board in the 2017 NFL Draft. Johnson was selected in the 3rd round at pick #91 overall. Here was some reaction on Twitter to the pick:
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 29, 2017
John Johnson isn't an enforcer over the middle but ball skills & athleticism to roam deep middle makes him really attractive in today's NFL.
— Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) April 29, 2017
Snead said coach Fassell saw John Johnson as "one of the top core (special teams) players in this draft.