Giants UDFAs: Get to know Alex Johnson, DB, UCLA

Alex Johnson at UCLA.The New York Giants drafted safety Tyler Nubin in Round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, and he will likely get an extended chance to earn a starting job. They signed safety Alex Johnson, formerly of UCLA, as an undrafted free agent. On a suddenly crowded depth chart, can Johnson earn a roster spot?

The 33rd Team scouting report on Johnson is not an optimistic one:

Alex Johnson projects as a No. 4 safety who fits best in a 2-high scheme. He is undersized with a slight frame and has high-cut hips. He possesses solid straight-line speed and burst but can struggle in mirror-matching routes. He shows good instincts, and he will flash quick reactive footwork. While his plant and drive…