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2016 NFL Draft Profile: Austin Johnson, DT Penn State

Austin Johnson is one of the players who enjoys using his brain as much as he uses his body. He obtained a degree in journalism at Penn State so that he would have a broadcasting option after his professional football career is over. But, it is likely that he could have a long and successful career in the NFL if he can continue to grow and develop as a player.

On the positive side of things, Johnson has a great mass, but it doesn’t seem to hamper his play too much. He shows the athleticism of an individual much lighter than him, and can put that on display when pursuing a ball carrier.