Marquis Johnson WR Missouri | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Marquis Johnson WR Missouri
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 114.4 | |
| Hands: |
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86% |
| Short Receiving: |
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76% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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76% |
| Deep Threat: |
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83% |
| Blocking: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#112
Position rank:
#13
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| College Games: 21 College Snaps: 338 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Marquis Johnson from Dickinson High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Johnson opted to join Missouri.In 2023 as a freshman Johnson saw action in 13 games for the Tigers as he made 13 receptions for 383 yards for an average of 29.5 yards per reception, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 158.3.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played 4 games and had just 12 catches for 117 yards for an average of 9.8 yards per catch, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 99.2.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- He’s extremely dangerous in the open field, showing the vision and creativity to run through entire defenses.
- Johnson also proved to be a force in catch-and-run situations. A violent runner who transitions upfield quickly after the catch, Johnson has the speed to pick up chunks of yardage once he’s broken the first tackle.
- Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
- 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.
- He fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.
- Johnson is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Physically, Johnson profiles as a guy who should have success facing the quarterback, but he struggles to gear down and make the necessary sharp cuts to create separation underneath.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- Johnson really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
How other scouting services rate Marquis Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
112.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0
*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.
*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.