Scouting report: The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Johnson scores high marks in the most critical aspects of the cornerback position. He brings speed, fluid hips and explosive quickness to the position, allowing him to run with receivers down the field and stay with them through their routes. He also has the toughness and a solid build that allows him to press receivers at the line of scrimmage. Johnson combines those physical traits with outstanding instincts.
Recruiting breakdown: The recruiting surge we expected for Johnson when we ranked him in the first Rivals250 for the 2017 class has begun. The four-star cornerback has hit double-digit offers with recent additions coming from Big Ten programs Indiana, Nebraska, Penn State and Wisconsin. Tennessee was the first Power Five school to offer last summer and he made a return visit to Knoxville in February, but claims no leaders.