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@PFF_Bills
fans, I want you to meet Darryl Johnson (
@4zerobam
) The Bills 7th round draft pick. One of my favorite sleeper prospects from the 2019 NFL Draft. After a strong performance in Thursday's game vs the Colts, the Bills traded Eli Harold to Philadelphia for T Ryan Bates
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Johnson was notably bigger on film this week. He was listed at 232 in college but is listed at 253 on the
@BuffaloBills
official website. This was a critical area for him to develop from his college film.
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Johnson is a natural pass rusher who knows how to use his length and has a very effective swim move.
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Check out his ability to press the tight end and quickly attack the quarterback to shorten his time to throw. He doesn't allow the chip block to knock him off balance and he explodes upfield for a pressure.
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Tall players have the potential to be stiff and not bend well. Johnson does a great job of
1. Moving laterally
2. Getting skinny through the holl
3. Closing quickly for the sack.
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One area he can improve upon his bend and strength through contact. He does a great job of gaining the corner on the tackle, but needs to find a way to shorten the arc to the QB. This is where the term 'bending the edge' comes from.
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He's not just a speed rusher either. Check out his bull rush here where he gains leverage and works the tackle back into the QB, forcing the errant throw.
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All things considered, it was a great first game for a player who transformed his body this offseason and is taking a massive step up in competition. Darryl Johnson can absolutely challenge for a spot on the
@PFF_Bills
roster and
#BillsMafia
should be excited about his potential
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