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Rashad Johnson visiting Eagles today

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According to PFT, Alabama safety Rashad Johnson will be in Philadelphia today for a private visit with the Eagles. Johnson is a free safety expected go in round 2 or 4.

Mocking the Draft scouting report on Rashad Johnson.

Strengths: Johnson has become a solid safety prospect after walking on at Alabama. He's done that with hard work, particularly in the film room. That work has turned Johnson into a smart defender who is quick to react, differentiating quickly between pass and run plays. Leader of the Alabama defense on and off the field. Good hands and instincts versus the pass. Johnson had 11 interceptions over his final two seasons. Has played special teams.

Weaknesses: Will struggle to take on and shed blockers. Unlike some free safeties, Johnson isn't the biggest hitter and his presence won't deter receivers from coming over the middle. Much better in zone coverage than man. Had effort lapses from time to time in 2008, particularly against the run. Was arrested in 2008 for disorderly conduct, which could scare some teams off. Limited upside.

Final word:
Johnson has worked hard this offseason, reportedly adding 18 pounds of mass. During the year, that was the biggest question about the two-time captain and All American.

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Does he seem like an Eagles type of safety?

I dunno, don’t we love to put our S’s in man? Obviously doesn’t hurt to do hw though

by Alon on Apr 6, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

i thought...

…with the signings of jones and baker, and demps coming up, that we didn’t really need a safety in the top 3 rds?

by Bleediots on Apr 6, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions  

If he falls to round #4

and the eagles like him, they will get him. They’re exploring any and all opportunities right now.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Apr 6, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Jason..

Do you know if they brought in Loius Delmas or Sean Smith for visits?

DeSEAN JACKSON THE ONE

by TheILLadeph on Apr 6, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

i would take rashad in a heartbeat i got to meet him at the senior bowl i told him , man eagles need u , he laughed he was cool very down to earth cat . my boy that was with me at the senior bowl saw rashad and some more guys that were going to the combine like a month later and rashad remembered us .the dude can ball he said trys to take after ed reed with his game . i watched him all year i said it before i think he is perfect for our defense .

by FLAeagle on Apr 8, 2009 8:22 AM EDT reply actions  

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