Duke Johnson Scouting Report
Nov 22, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Duke Johnson (8) carries the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Kwontie Moore (34) chases in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cavaliers won 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Bottom Line
If it weren’t for Reggie Bush and Darren McFadden, the running back position wouldn’t be so devalued. It’s just simply a rough game out there and you can’t predict who’s going to get injured. On top of that, you can hit a running back any way you want to while it’s 2-hand touch on receivers and quarterbacks.
The game is tougher on a basketball player’s body than it is on a receiver or a quarterback. But as it is, I see Johnson coming into the league and doing very well but I don’t see him going in the first round. But the team blessed enough to get him in the second round is going to have a dynamic player!
While the rest of the scouts compare him to Lesean McCoy, I see Marshall Faulk, who was slightly bigger. (5’10” 210)