Cornelius Johnson
Cornelius Johnson  WR  Michigan | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Cornelius Johnson
Height
6-3
Weight
208
College
Michigan
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Greenwich, CT
74.2/100
Player Rating
38
PositionRank (WR)
4.47
FortyYD Time
Receptions
13
Rec YDs
224
Rec TDs
1
Rec AVG
17.2

Cornelius Johnson WR Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Cornelius Johnson WR Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.47 seconds (62%*)
Age: 22.9 DOB: 11/29/2000
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 208 (67%*)
Hands: 9 (31%*) Arm: 31 5/8 (43%*) Span: 77 (58%*)
Forty: 4.47 (O) (62%*) Shuttle: 4.13 (HS) (80%*)
Vertical: 38 (HS) (80%*)
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
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.47 seconds (62%*)
Age: 22.9 DOB: 11/29/2000
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 208 (67%*)
Hands: 9 (31%*) Arm: 31 5/8 (43%*)
Span: 77 (58%*)
Forty: 4.47 (O) (62%*) Shuttle: 4.13 (HS) (80%*)
Vertical: 38 (HS) (80%*)
(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
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 74.2 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 130.5
Hands:
61%
Short Receiving:
70%
Intermediate Routes:
71%
Deep Threat:
78%
Blocking:
55%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #285 Position rank: #38
College Games: 48 College Snaps: 1772
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #25 Pos Rank: #33 State Rank: #2
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 93 Stars 247 RATING: 93/100
Ovr Rank: #175 Pos Rank: #26
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Cornelius Johnson from Brunswick High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Johnson opted to join Michigan.

In 2019 as a freshman Johnson saw action in 12 games for the Wolverines as he made 4 receptions for just 61 yards for an average of 15.3 yards per reception, with one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 157.1.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played 6 games and had 16 catches for 246 yards for an average of 15.4 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 100.1.

As a junior in 2021 he played 14 games and hauled in 39 catches for 620 yards for an average of 15.9 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 99.3.

As a senior in 2022 he played 13 games and had 29 catches for 462 yards for an average of 15.9 yards per catch, 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 142.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Johnson has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
  • He shows good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, and Johnson has enough strength to be able to consistently escape the jam at the next level. He’s a coordinated hands catcher who effectively tracks the ball downfield.
  • Generally reliable receiver capable of making difficult catches in traffic over the middle or one on one down the sideline.
  • He’s very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. Johnson also shows a knack for high-pointing the ball, consistently outmuscling defensive backs.
  • Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field.
  • 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.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
  • His playing speed is less than elite. Johnson won’t run past defenders like Johnson did at the college level.
  • He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.

Cornelius Johnson percentiles vs other Wide Receiver's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Cornelius Johnson (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
237.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0