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Dennis Johnson | DE | Kentucky | Southeastern Conference
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Selected by Arizona Cardinals in round 3, pick 33 (98 overall)
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Height
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Weight
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40
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Grade
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6'4½
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258
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4.83
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3.79
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Three-year starter that moved in with the first unit midway through his freshman campaign. Productive as a redshirt junior leading the conference in tackles for loss and sacks totaling 61/19/12. Sprained an ankle during the first game of the 2000 seasons which forced him to sit out the year. Second team All-Conference selection as a true sophomore when he totaled 39/11/5 after 26/5/2 his first-year in the program. Performed terribly at the combine looking out of shape and not ready to work out.
Gifted athlete that causes a lot of disruption behind the line of scrimmage. Quick off the snap, plays with excellent forward lean, leverage and consistently focused on by opponents. Moves well laterally, pursues to the ballcarrier with speed and rarely off his feet. Fast rushing the edge, displays some strength at the point of attack and a closing burst of speed bearing down on ball carriers. Quickly changes his angle of attack and get to the action. Displays some discipline but for the most part not an instinctive football player and slow finding the ball. Lacks the great body control, gets tall and lets opponents inside of him. All to often neutralized at the point of attack when he should be up the field making plays. Flashes on the scene to terrorize opponents but then disappears for stretches. About to learn the hard facts; has relied on his God given abilities but must get into the weight room and apply himself or he'll have great difficulties at the next level. Should have stayed in school one more season and proved 2001 was not the exception to the rule. Will still be highly sought out in April as he is a player that easily gets up the field to the quarterback, which is a commodity. Early to mid Second Round.
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