Instant Fantasy Analysis - RB Kerryon Johnson, Lions

[The Football Guru 211]

Johnson is perhaps the most patient college back I can recall watching, bringing some loose comparisons to Le'Veon Bell. His 55 career receptions in three seasons don't really do him justice, as he is advanced for a college back in the passing game and as a blocker. Johnson runs with determination in between the tackles and finds a fair amount of success doing so, but his upright running style and high-cut build keeps him from being better in this area. Johnson is not a cut-on-a-dime or make-you-miss kind of guy, but he does flash fancy footwork often enough to believe he will continue to improve in terms of his elusiveness. He also features one of the best stiff-arms in this class. Considering the absence of one or more multiple elite traits, it's hard to imagine he'll be a top-tier back at any point of his career, but the fact he is above-average in a number of important areas should be enough for him to give him a good shot at being a three-down back relatively early in his career. He should get that shot with the Lions, who are making a clear statement they are not tied to Ameer Abdullah or Theo Riddick and want something approach a lead back. Johnson figures to be worth a pick as early as 1.04 in rookie drafts and should make for a solid flex option at the very least in redraft.

[weepaws 2,452]

Guru does he remind you of the Lions other rb Blount?

 

Thanks for the reply.

[The Football Guru 211]

Guru does he remind you of the Lions other rb Blount?

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

Johnson doesn't remind me of Blount. The comp I gave him was a healthy mix of Matt Forte and DeMarco Murray.

[weepaws 2,452]

He should be a very complement too Blount then.

 

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[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,566]

hes a great compliment to Blount, and should slowly take over completely, the Lions may finally have a true 3 down back, but they still have one of the best rec.backs around in Riddick

 

will be interesting