Draft capital could become obstacle for opportunity but #Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson has chance to be great anecdotal case study on production v athleticism in college-pro transition.

* A+ route runner
* Catches everything
* Miles Austin clone on tape
* Lackluster speed explosion

— Evan Silva (@evansilva) April 7, 2020

The NFL Draft's highest-graded red-zone receivers. pic.twitter.com/arTsu7u3Oi

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 20, 2020

The most efficient WRs in college football. pic.twitter.com/jCWpfLgSEI

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 25, 2020

#Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson posted a 153.9 pass rating when targeted 20+ yards downfield, best in the class via @PFF.

Nobody told the CBs covering him he's too slow.

— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) March 9, 2020

Tyler Johnson in the red-zone🎯 pic.twitter.com/oaImHZIjEb

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 9, 2020

Per the work from @RecruitAlytics1 and @DLFootball, we can see that Tyler Johnson hit a top speed of 20.7. Of the plays we have loaded, that's faster than Jeudy, Jefferson, and Duvernay. Maybe play speed matters much more than a 40 time.

(@T_muhneyy10) pic.twitter.com/dEfLvgEwRS

— Kane Fossell (@Devy_Kane) March 7, 2020

The Rookie Scouting Portfolio (RSP) @MattWaldman’s RSP Boiler Room: WR Tyler Johnson’s (Minnesota) Craft with the Fade https://t.co/mZUDbRg5hn pic.twitter.com/qapkNyFdjC

— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) March 5, 2020

Tyler Johnson tidbit I found while researching for his prospect profile:

He joined D.J. Moore, Hakeem Nicks, and Larry Fitzgerald as the only Power Five conference WRs in @rotounderworld database with 50%+ Dominator and age 19 breakout. Here's hoping a team falls in love. 🙏

— Eric (@eriiclindberg) March 5, 2020

Tyler Johnson is a WR prospect in the 2020 draft class out of Minnesota.

This player did not register enough metrics to qualify for #RAS.https://t.co/gOYhPq2sSo pic.twitter.com/EAhiz4psAm

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 28, 2020

Quality QB play is obviously a large part trying to evaluate wide receivers coming into the NFL.

Using PFF data, here is how often the 2020 WR class saw an accurate pass on their targets: pic.twitter.com/1DleCybZKe

— Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) February 27, 2020

Thread: Athletes Gonna Athlete #2020Draft

Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson stayed at his neighborhood school w/ less than 300 kids & a string of losing. He led them to a State Championship appearance in Basketball & a State Championship in Football. pic.twitter.com/drqGhpfi7C

— Maliik 🏁🇳🇬 (@Obee1ne) December 3, 2019

All 22 - Every Tyler Johnson target vs. Penn State

• 7 receptions
• 104 yards
• 1 touchdown
• 8 targets

Link: https://t.co/UBFMCwJlgx pic.twitter.com/YX3NdyQ1JU

— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) February 25, 2020

#NFLCombine key measurements thread…

72. #Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson

Height: 6-1 3/8
Weight: 206
Hand: 9
Arm: 30 7/8
Wingspan: 75

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 24, 2020

He won’t test overly well, but I’ll always be a fan of WRs that just know how to get open. Needs to clean up his catch consistency, but he should be a prime 3rd-4th round target for teams. https://t.co/DJ2FZ2EiSE

— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) February 15, 2020

A Comp:
Johnson and Boyd. Tyler.

Versatile Route Runner
Scheme Flexibility
Contested Catch
Physical Characteristics
College Production Profile
The Same Freaking Name
And Most Importantly 2 x 3 = 6 pic.twitter.com/nZAnq8RdQj

— JetPack Galileo (@JetPackGalileo) February 13, 2020

• Those traits made Johnson a redzone stud, when teams were forced to play him close to the line of scrimmage.

Here’s the issue -

• Johnson played a lot in the slot, but is sluggish on vertical routes. So B1G defenses started to afford him extra cushion in their alignment.

— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) January 30, 2020

Taller, Upright Slot...

Justin Jefferson - LSU
Quartney Davis - Texas A&M
Tyler Vaughn - USC
Jauan Jennings - Tennessee
Tyler Johnson - Minnesota

— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) January 21, 2020

I understand that NFL teams may not be high on #Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson, but I just don't understand it.

- PFF's No. 1 rated WR in 2019.

- 98th percentile dominator rating

- 90th percentile breakout age

- 82nd percentile YPR

- Ideal size at 6'2, 205 pounds.

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) January 16, 2020

Per source close with the team:

There should be zero concern with Tyler Johnson's work ethic/attitude. He's a quiet guy, which might not sit well with others. He's invested in improving and has worked with Adam Thielen in the offseason. Every person around the team talks highly-

— Zack Thomas (@NFL_Zack) January 17, 2020

Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson. Elite dominator rating with an elite breakout age. pic.twitter.com/hCj8ynfDOp

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) January 16, 2020

Every time you turn to watch Minnesota, Tyler Johnson is on the screen making plays. Dude is just a gamer.

— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) January 1, 2020

I’ve always had him as a Day 2 guy. Reminds me a lot of Davante Adams coming out of Fresno State. https://t.co/OOKJqC2ek6

— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) January 1, 2020

Good list. I’ll add mine as well.

Players I’m higher on than most: CB Jeff Gladney, WR Tyler Johnson, WR Brandon Aiyuk, EDGE Darrell Taylor, S Terrell Burgess, OT Josh Jones

Players I’m lower on: QB Jordan Love, C Tyler Biadasz, S Brandon Jones, S J.R. Reed, TE Brycen Hopkins https://t.co/QAfHC1QF03

— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) January 9, 2020