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#21 Kerryon Johnson / RB / 6’0 212 lbs
The Good:
– Patient, waits for blocking to settle if no initial hole is present
– Frequently asked to pass block, gives it his all in pass protection
– Intense toughness, does not shy away from contact, lowers his shoulder to punish defenders
– Does have lateral agility capable of making defenders miss in the open field
– Excellent vision
– Gets skinny in the hole
The Bad:
– Durability concerns, dealt with shoulder and rib injuries down the stretch in 2017
– Pass protection could use some minor polishing
– Susceptible to getting caught in the back field waiting for a hole to develop
– Lacks breakaway speed and elite quickness
Bio:
– 2017 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
– 2017: 285 carries, 1391 yards, 4.