Steel City Blitz · Mar 28, 2019
2019 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: LB Gary Johnson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a huge need for an athletic linebacker who can cover, tackle, blitz and has great instincts. Gary Johnson put his speed on display at the NFL Scouting Combine and Kevin Colbert recently attended his Pro Day. Could he be on the Steelers radar come April?
Background
Gary Johnson #33
University of Texas
Linebacker
6’0″, 226lbs
Senior
– Ran track in high school: won state in the 100 yard dash (10.59s)
– Majored in Youth & Community Studies
– JUCO transfer from Dodge City Community College
– 2nd Team All-Big 12
2018 Stats
90 total tackles (61 solo), 16.5 TFL, 6.5 Sacks, 1 PD, 2 FF, 1 FR
2019 Scouting Combine Results
40 yard dash: 4.43
Bench Press (225lbs): 16
Vertical Jump: 33.5″
