Strengths:
Extremely effective pass-protector
Phenomenal athlete
Rare athleticism
Massive upside
Superb agility
Very reliable
Shuts down pass-rushers for four quarters
Phenomenal at mirroring speed-rushers going for the corner
Quick feet
Good pad level
Fast in his drop
Very advanced technique
Mobility to hit blocks on the perimeter
Gets to blocks on the second level
Can anchor against bull rushes
Natural bender
Good length
Plus recoverability
Should be a real technician as a pro
Perfect fit for a zone-blocking system
Smart
Strong hands
Good teammate

Weaknesses:
Needs more strength to run block effectively in the NFL
Not overly strong, physical
Definitely would fit better in a zone-blocking system
Not very experienced
Will need developmental time

Johnson played extremely well in 2012. He did a superb job protecting the blind side of quarterback Landry Jones. Against Texas and defensive end Alex Okafor, Johnson had a very good game as the Sooners handled the Longhorns. He closed out his career by playing well against Texas A&M and its edge-rushers including Damontre Moore.

Johnson used the Senior Bowl to pop from being a fringe first-rounder to a pick in the top half of Round 1. He was the second-most impressive blocker in Mobile - behind only Eric Fisher. Johnson was rock-solid in pass protection in the one-on-ones. He clearly has been well-developed by the Sooners coaching staff to protect the blind side.

There is no doubt that Johnson is a rare athlete. He is as fast as a tight end and is just scratching the surface of his potential. Johnson has light, quick feet to get depth in his drop and negate speed rushes. His phenomenal agility lets him glide with pass-rushers, while speed-rushers get frustrated with his ability to mirror. Johnson is also quick to react and negate rushes to the inside. Entering the NFL, Johnson is a legitimate pass-protector.

Johnson has potential in the ground game, but will need some more work. He could use more strength to move defensive linemen. Still, Johnson has the frame to add more weight while maintaining his quickness. He looked like he was hiding his 300 pounds at the Senior Bowl weigh-in. There is little doubt that Johnson will be able to add a significant amount of weight once he enters an NFL strength and conditioning program.

The athletic Johnson would be a perfect fit in a zone-blocking scheme. His athleticism, quickness and agility makes him a prototypical blocker for a zone scheme. If Johnson is drafted into a man-blocking scheme, he will need some time to add power for the ground game.

Many believe that Johnson has more upside than Cental Michigan's Eric Fisher or Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel. However, because Johnson has only one season of experience at left tackle, he could use more developmental time. Johnson might be better off starting out at right tackle for a year or two before moving over to the left side.

With his elite pass-protection skills, it looks like Johnson is going to be selected in the top 16 and is a near lock for the top 20.

This is one of the most unpredictable drafts I can remember. As many as five teams in the Top 10 (Arizona, Buffalo, NY Jets, Jacksonville and Oakland) need to improve at QB. It's quite possible, 3 QB's are drafted in the Top 10.

I agree with you Degs, if EJ Manuel or Barkley are sitting there, it will be tough for the Jets to pass. Ryan was fortunate to keep his job last year, he definitely wont survive if Sanchez has another year like 2012.

True, the same goes for us. I know Manziel had an amazing year, but I assume Tannehill would have kept his starting job at A&M if he stayed. If that were the case, Tanehill would be a Chief.

ESPN draft room mentioned Miami packaging a 5th to move a couple of spots to get Lane. Is that all it takes nowadays to move picks like that?

Last Year the Browns gave their No. 4 overall pick, their 4th, 5th and 7th to the Vikings to move up one spot to No. 3.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded their No. 5 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

In exchange for that pick, the Bucs will now select at No. 7 overall, the pick formerly held by the Jaguars while also receiving Jacksonville's fourth round pick at 101 overall.

It all depends on demand. If multiple teams are competing, then the asking price will be high. If only one team is seeking a trade, then it makes since to trade out, assuming you'll still get your player with a later pick. If the Phins are targeting Johnson, then Ireland needs to hold his poker face until the Titans are on the clock.

To your point, the Browns left a lot of people scratching their heads last year. They obviously made no secret Richardson was their guy, so Spielman may very well have stolen those picks.

It all depends on demand. If multiple teams are competing, then the asking price will be high. If only one team is seeking a trade, then it makes since to trade out, assuming you'll still get your player with a later pick. If the Phins are targeting Johnson, then Ireland needs to hold his poker face until the Titans are on the clock.

There's been some talk of Tavon Ausitn to the Phins, but if that happens, there maybe a brick going through my TV. Nothing against the kid, he has an impressive highlight reel............but so did Ted Ginn. If we didn't pickup Wallace, I'd be more open minded, but the immediate needs are O-line and DB. If Johnson isn't there, take Rhodes.

Personally, I'm hoping there is a run on quarterbacks, wideouts, and denfensive linemen in the first round this year. That way similar to Martin you'll see someone like Johnson or Fluker slide into the 2nd round. But if not it's no big deal. We can always sign Eric Winston to a one year deal and look for a RT next season.

There's been some talk of Tavon Ausitn to the Phins, but if that happens, there maybe a brick going through my TV. Nothing against the kid, he has an impressive highlight reel............but so did Ted Ginn. If we didn't pickup Wallace, I'd be more open minded, but the immediate needs are O-line and DB. If Johnson isn't there, take Rhodes.

Ted Ginn? He was Darius Heyward Bey...straight line speed runner, that's it!
Tavon Austin is shifty with speed and plays KR, PR, RB & WR.

I just believe if you have an opportunity to get a player like that you do it.

Nothing against Tavon, he just doesn't fit what we need with the first pick. Ginn is a shifty guy too, but he apparently got his bell rung too many times and developed gator arms.

He looked pretty shifty to me...........especially on that 2nd kickoff return against Jets. That's almost the definition of shifty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnpiU91e65M

Ginn doesn't make too many people miss, as he's not as shifty.

There's been some talk of Tavon Ausitn to the Phins, but if that happens, there maybe a brick going through my TV. Nothing against the kid, he has an impressive highlight reel............but so did Ted Ginn. If we didn't pickup Wallace, I'd be more open minded, but the immediate needs are O-line and DB. If Johnson isn't there, take Rhodes.

Agree, it's a good position not to feel like you have to stretch and then keep your fingers crossed. We finally have a year, where we don't need to gamble on projects like Egnew. I expect we'll get impact players with our first four picks. If we need to bundle picks to move up then we're in a great position to do that.