Sleeper of the Week: Robert Johnson

by Jon Dove on Apr 9, 2010 11:00 AM EDT

Sleeper/ Steal Alert

Every year the NFL Draft is littered with Busts and Steals/Sleepers. Steals/Sleepers are what make a team’s draft special and build decision makers reputations. Some of the more famous Steals/Sleepers include Tom Brady (round 6 pick 199), Terrell Davis (round 6 pick 196), and Zack Thomas (round 5 pick 154). But a Steal/Sleeper doesn’t necessarily have to be drafted in the later rounds. An example would be the Green Bay Packers getting Clay Matthews at pick 26 after players like Larry English were selected. Matthews earned a spot on the NFC Pro Bowl after registering 10 sacks in his rookie season.

We are going to pick a Sleeper of the Week and review what makes this player a potential sleeper and what teams might be interested

Player: Robert Johnson- S- Utah

Projected Rounds: 5th- 7th rounds

Thoughts: Robert Johnson is one of the many safeties getting some attention in the later parts of the draft. Johnson was not invited to the combine but had a good showing at Utah’s pro day. He ran a solid 4.58 40 yard dash and showed fluid hips in position drills. Last season at Utah he had 6 INTs and 70 tackles while playing a good center field for the Utah defense. Johnson has good ball skills and has the speed and ability to make an impact. He is on the smaller side but that doesn’t stop him from supporting the running game. However, his abilities are best suited for playing the center field safety spot. Johnson could get some later round attention and can squeak into a starting lineup, but he should have an impact on special teams.

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Sounds like the kind of FS

the Redskins need.

by CarverM on Apr 9, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions

I give the Redskins fans credit

They all realize Landry is a SS, up-in-the-box guy. The Cowboys fans had a harder time letting Hamlin go. The Giants fans bought CC Brown a coffin.

by ct17 on Apr 9, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I have a feeling this guy will be a steal in the sixth round.

by Yankees10 on Apr 9, 2010 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

Definitely

I saw him play all year and he is a play maker getting interceptions or knocking the ball down, and once he gets the ball he is a threat to have a nice INT return. I think he is similar to Ed Reed in his play style.

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by Jeremy Mauss on Apr 13, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

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by Jon Dove on Apr 9, 2010 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

good luck!

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by Patssuck456 on Apr 10, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn’t mind the Browns picking up a guy like this in the later rounds. Good depth at safety and can contribute immediately as a special teamer.

by Legoman0721 on Apr 9, 2010 5:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I hear he plays a mean acoustic blues guitar too

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by Sniff on Apr 10, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

+100000

I also heard he sold his soul to the devil for a chance to be picked on Day 1

Friend:why do you love ripping on Jeff Francoeur?
Me: Because hes an idiot, who posseses huge physical tools but will not, nay, cannot, harness those tools into any sembelance of usable baseball skill and refuses to make any effort to do so. Hes like a tragic greek figure. doomed by his own stupidity and 80 raw power.

by harendaman365 on Apr 10, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions