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Five Senior Bowl WRs for the Washington Football Team to target

By Jacob Troutman

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Amari Rodgers #3 of the Clemson Tigers catches a 67-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Amari Rodgers #3 of the Clemson Tigers catches a 67-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 29: Jordan Howden #23 of the Minnesota Gophers breaks up a pass intended for Cade Johnson #15 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the fourth quarter of the game on August 29, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers defeated the Jackrabbits 28-21. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 29: Jordan Howden #23 of the Minnesota Gophers breaks up a pass intended for Cade Johnson #15 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the fourth quarter of the game on August 29, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers defeated the Jackrabbits 28-21. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

1. WR Cade Johnson, South Dakota State

Cade Johnson made a big name for himself in Mobile, Alabama. He dominated the one-on-ones hauling in nearly every catch. His quickness was on full display, as he was quick off the line and separating from corners.

Even when he wasn’t creating great separation, he still managed to bring in the football. He showed great awareness along the sideline as well. While his catch radius is not the biggest, he is tough at the catch point. He has the “this is my ball” mentality.

Johnson’s measurables won’t jump off the page. He is 5’10” and 186 pounds. Even though he is fast, he is not dynamically fast. He is quick but not overly quick. As the Senior Bowl displayed against heightened talent, Johnson is just solid at a lot of things.

Johnson can also be a return specialist. At South Dakota State, he totaled almost 1,500 return yards throughout his career. That is where he projects best at early in his career: A return specialist. He will be used on special teams and WR4 or WR5 early, to be used mainly in the slot.

Johnson’s measurables won’t wow you. He is no Calvin Johnson. Not by any stretch of the imagination. Yet, all he does is make plays. He is a very smart football player with a quick twitch ability that slots him in as a prototypical slot wide receiver. That combined with his experience in the return game, a clear need for the Washington Football Team, should make them consider Johnson as a Day 3 pick.

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