Diontae Johnson’s NFL career took a wrong turn last year. However, before that, he was a solid player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In five seasons there, he recorded 4,363 receiving yards and scored 25 touchdowns, making one Pro Bowl. For a third-round pick, that’s great production. Recently, Johnson reflected on how he ended up with the Steelers, giving a lot of credit to Darryl Drake, their former wide receivers coach.
“All you need is one coach to like you,” Johnson said recently on the YouTube channel Sport and Suits. “Darryl Drake from the Pittsburgh Steelers, rest in peace, that was my guy.