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DRAFT PROSPECT: JERRY JOHNSON

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April 9, 2000 at 11:55 am ET

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DRAFT PROSPECTS: JERRY JOHNSON DT — Here’s an in-depth look at some of the Defensive lineman who may be scouted by the Patriots for the upcoming 2000 NFL Draft to be held on April 15th and 16th in New York.

Name: Jerry Johnson – # 92
Position: Defensive tackle
Height: 6′ 2″ Weight: 280
College: Florida State University
High School: Central HS
Class Year: NA
Hometown: Ft. Pierce, FL
DOB: 07/11/1977

Kerry’s McComb’s take on DT Jerry Johnson –

Classic FSU defensive lineman; undersized but quick and athletic. Excellent point of attack player who is an excellent run stuffer. Plays with a very high level of intensity. Quick off the ball but doesn’t get great penetration to the QB. Timed at 4.9 in the 40. Excellent tackler who rarely fails to wrap up his man. Has top change of pace skills along with above average lateral agility. Finished off ’99 season with a consensus all American and all ACC first team selection. Co-captain of FSU’s def

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