“He plays fast and processes very well,” Marino noted. Patrick Johnson, EDGE, Tulane Tulane isn't always bursting out of the seams with terrific NFL prospects, but just a year after Green Wave wideout Darnell Mooney was selected, it looks like they’ll have another prospect taken this year in Johnson. He has a really nice blend of speed and power.”. It seems like the 2020 NFL Draft just happened, but we move fast here at The Draft Network. Group-of-five schools don’t often have elite talent, but when they do it sticks out. Unfortunately, he’s never done it before, which means at this point it’s pure projection. On Monday, we talked about numerous players, including Tulane’s Patrick Johnson and Buffalo’s Jaret Patterson. This “tweener” status is a big sticking point in Johnson’s evaluation, and it makes him a tricky prospect to evaluate as a result. Of those six, only two were selected in the first-round — Patrick Ramsey in 2002 and J.P. Losman in 2004 — and both were resounding busts. “He stays at home and doesn’t take false keys or get sucked up by misdirection. As for a comparison, Marino named Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser as a best-case scenario for Johnson. While Johnson may not have much competition for the best Tulane player selected specifically in the first round, he does face some stiff competition for the overall NFL title. However, this year a new story seems to be unfolding; Roberson looks to be taking over as the favorite receiver with the new addition at quarterback. New to TDN is a daily scouting roundtable where we go through and identify the most important points of conversation from that day’s meeting. You've watched all the tape, you know the stats. Carter is coming off back to back seasons with more than 10 pass deflections. Surprisingly, Patrick Johnson is not getting the hype he deserves. “He’s got a compact build and is highly effective between the tackles and in tight spaces. Not only a gifted receiver but he can also double as a return man; last season he returned 5 kickoffs for an average of 41.6 yards and one touchdown. In 2021, Tulane defensive end Patrick Johnson looks to change the programs’ NFL Draft woes. 2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT. Your privacy is safe with us. On Monday, we talked about numerous players, including Tulane’s Patrick Johnson and Buffalo’s Jaret Patterson. Young can take on RBs coming out of the backfield, showing the ability to keep up with them in short areas of the field and down the sideline. Proving to be a versatile TE, he has no problem lining up as an inline TE or even a slot on the outside. Listed as 5-foot-11, Carter appears smaller on film and may have to resort to playing in the slot at the next level because of his lack of size. “Also, (Johnson) can play in space a bit, but he can’t be a full-time edge at the next level (due to his limited size).”. Although he’s not the fastest long speed player, he has what it takes to make it in the pros. Young, similar to Deguara, fits the mold of the NFL: he is a smaller, quick LB, as opposed to the brute strength, “meat-heads” of the past. Tulane University defensive end Patrick Johnson has been one of the best pass rusher in the NCAA in the fall. 2021 NFL Draft TDN100: 5 Biggest October Risers, 2021 NFL Draft Targets Giants Fans Should Watch On 10/3. Patrick Johnson profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Standing at roughly 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds, Johnson isn’t the biggest player, but does a lot of the little things right. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. What Can We Expect From Tua Tagovailoa's 1st Start?