It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players hoping to hear his name called on the first day is offensive lineman Zion Johnson out of Boston College.
The following is a complete Zion Johnson NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
Zion Johnson NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Zion Johnson
Position: Offensive Guard
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 312 lbs
Age: 22
College: Boston College Eagles
Zion Johnson Draft Profile
Strengths
Zion Johnson has the perfect frame to be an NFL guard, playing at 6-3, 312 pounds. Coincidentally, it looks a bit like Zion Williamson the last time I saw him. Johnson is a plug-and-play guard for a team that drafts him, possibly being the readiest offensive guard in the draft. He has no wasted movements, great fundamentals and he will move anyone he latches onto.
While Johnson is clearly a guard in the NFL and he played at left guard last season, he was the left tackle for Boston College the year prior, so he has some versatility if need be.
Weaknesses
Johnson could work on pass protection a bit. There were times when stunts confused him or caused a miscommunication on the Boston College offensive line. He’s also not hyper-athletic or super quick, but that isn’t a necessity at guard in the NFL.
Zion Johnson Highlights
Zion Johnson Draft Projection
All 2022 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest Sporting News NFL Mock Draft by Vinnie Iyer.
Zion Johnson is currently projected to be drafted by the New York Jets at No. 35.
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