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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about THEO JOHNSON:
Penn State | HT: 6061 | WT: 259 | 40 time: 4.57 | Arm: 3300 | Hand: 1014 | Wing: 8034
Three-year starter. All-Big 10 last year. Has the prototype body merged with soft hands and quick feet to pose as a potential starting tight end in the league. Has shown flashes of being a matchup nightmare for both linebackers and defensive backs. The catch radius and sheer weight he can play should help with some of the short area movement issues he shows as a route runner and ball carrier to have at least a quality backup outlook. The athletic upside he possesses leaves the door open to a bigger role. Brings a rare blend of size and speed to the table that coaches will want a crack at developing. Needs to clean up some of the fine points of the position to reach his ceiling, but the floor with him is high to feel safe about him providing solid rotational play. Checks all the boxes when he walks off the bus. Tall and long with a good blend of athletic, functional thickness. Overwhelming size in one-on-one situations with the ball in the air. Successful in contested situations and has excellent ball skills. Soft hands paired with timely coordination and accuracy. Can maneuver in tight spaces like a power forward. Will break tackles and pick up some extra yards. Can line up all over and has experience doing so. Technique-savvy blocker with a lot of margin to pick up based on tools and flexibility. Does not pose as a vertical threat that can quickly get behind the linebackers. Has some slower, heavier build up to his speed. A long strider with some tightness in his hips. Should be a more effective blocker at his size. Does not get enough push and struggles to latch.
2023 Stats: 34-341, 10.0 ypr, 7 TD. OSR:2/13. Draft projection: 2nd/3rd round