Cade Johnson
Cade Johnson  WR  South Dakota State | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Cade Johnson
Height
5-10
Weight
184
College
South Dakota State
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Papillion, NE
54.0/100
Player Rating
72
PositionRank (WR)
4.48
FortyYD Time
Receptions
72
Rec YDs
1222
Rec TDs
8
Rec AVG
17

Cade Johnson WR South Dakota State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Cade Johnson WR South Dakota State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Slot Receiver
Last Updated: 12/30/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.48 seconds (59%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-10 (13%*) Weight: 184 (12%*)
Forty: 4.48 (O) (59%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Slot Receiver
Last Updated: 12/30/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.48 seconds (59%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-10 (13%*) Weight: 184 (12%*)
Forty: 4.48 (O) (59%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 54.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
64%
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QB Rating When targeted: 140.2
Hands:
68%
Short Receiving:
72%
Intermediate Routes:
77%
Deep Threat:
80%
Blocking:
58%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #483 Position rank: #72
College Games: 27 College Snaps: 1264
Seattle Seahawks Signed as an undrafted free agent by Seattle Seahawks
Strengths
  • Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.
  • Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
  • Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
  • Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
Weaknesses
  • Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
  • Lacks much bulk on his body and will be outmuscled at the next level against physical defenders.
  • Hands are good, not great. Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch. Occasionally fails to high point.
  • Lacks ideal size and strength and is a ·mallish target with a lean, frail-looking frame. Can be overmatched at the line of scrimmage when physical !le/enders get their hands on him. Struggles in press coverage and was knocked on his back more than a few times.
  • Needs to refine his routes and become a better all-around receiver. Has some ball security concerns. Durability concerns because of his size.
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How other scouting services rate Cade Johnson (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
297.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
59.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.