Flyer Antonio Johnson Named First Team NCAA All American
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Johnson turning heads in camp.
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Rookie DB Antonio Johnson trending up in Jaguars training camp
Teams don't usually expect much from a late-round selection in the draft. However, it looks like Antonio Johnson could be the exception to the rule. Dubbed a dr
One of the best kids on and off the field I've had the pleasure to get to know.....truly could not be happier for him.
Back from injury, Antonio Johnson is on the upswing.
Making his NFL debut, including no pre-season action, last weekend against the Bills, Johnson played 10 snaps on defense and 16 on special teams as the team’s starting gunner. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said the team envisions Johnson continuing to play as a gunner while working his way into more snaps on defense.
“His role will increase, he’ll get more reps obviously on defense, maybe more dime situations or three-four if we go the three safety looks,” Pederson said. “If you go dime, he’s athletic enough to cover tight ends and running backs, stuff like that. I think you be smart with it, don’t overwhelm him with a lot of information, a lot of stuff right now.”
Making his NFL debut, including no pre-season action, last weekend against the Bills, Johnson played 10 snaps on defense and 16 on special teams as the team’s starting gunner. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said the team envisions Johnson continuing to play as a gunner while working his way into more snaps on defense.
“His role will increase, he’ll get more reps obviously on defense, maybe more dime situations or three-four if we go the three safety looks,” Pederson said. “If you go dime, he’s athletic enough to cover tight ends and running backs, stuff like that. I think you be smart with it, don’t overwhelm him with a lot of information, a lot of stuff right now.”
