Name: Jaylen Johnson
School: Lake Erie College
Position: DT
Height: 5-11
Weight: 320
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
I set the goal of having a season of consistency and being dominant. Which I feel that I accomplished, along with winning our rivalry game.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I think that they would say I’m a confident and passionate leader that plays physical and fast.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
I tend to focus on areas I’m weaker in or struggling with and study how I can improve those areas or exploit different opponents.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
My hands and feet stay active! I work constantly on both from punching drills and hand fighting to doing DB drills with my brother to craft my footwork. Id also say my leadership skills are my biggest differentiators.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I’ve been training at Pack Performance Center and will continue training there for upcoming pro days and tryouts.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Leadership, consistency, and pure “want to” factor. I have always tried to exhibit these strengths and they have led me to where I’m at today as a player.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
When added to a roster, You get a strong, dedicated and hardworking interior defensive lineman with great feet and hands. I stay stdout against the run and add pressure on pass. Along with that you’ll get a great leader on and off the field and a comic amongst the teammates to add character to locker rooms.