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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*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).
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| Last Updated: 05/05/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.47 seconds (62%*) | |
| Age: 22.9 DOB: 11/29/2000 | |
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*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).
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| Overall Rating: | 74.2 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 130.5 | |
| Hands: |
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61% |
| Short Receiving: |
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70% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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71% |
| Deep Threat: |
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78% |
| Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#285
Position rank:
#38
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 1772 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#25
Pos Rank:
#33
State Rank:
#2
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 93/100
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| Ovr Rank: #175 Pos Rank: #26 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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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