Chicitysports – Chicago Sports News Site
  • BEARS
    • Chicago Bears News
    • Chicago Bears Rumors
    • Caleb Williams news
  • BULLS
    • Michael Jordan News
    • Chicago Bulls News
    • Chicago Bulls Rumors
  • BLACKHAWKS
    • Connor Bedard News
    • Chicago Blackhawks News
    • Chicago Blackhawks Rumors
  • CUBS
    • Chicago Cubs Prospects
    • Chicago Cubs News
    • Chicago Cubs Rumors
  • WHITE SOX
    • Chicago White Sox Prospects
    • Chicago White Sox News
    • Chicago White Sox Rumors
  • SKY
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Navigation
  • About Us
  • About Us
  • Author Page Template
  • Chicago Sports News
  • Chicago Sports Podcasts
  • ChiCity+
  • Editorial policy
  • Editorial team
  • email test
  • Get In Touch
  • homepage
  • homepage
  • Join Our Group
  • Meet the team
  • Newsletter
  • Our Writers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Push notifications
  • Social Media
  • test
  • Test page
  • Testing
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending
  • Chicago Bulls bring back a nice young player on a three-year deal: Insider
  • Chicago Bears’ Cole Kmet linked to Miami Dolphins trade
  • The Chicago Cubs are predicted to do great at the Trade Deadline
  • Former Notre Dame defensive tackle died at 53
  • The Chicago Bulls sign an interesting player to a two-way deal
  • Chicago Bears WR roster projections revealed
  • This Chicago Cubs crazy trade proposal might not be so crazy after all
  • Chicago Bears defense sent worrying message before training camp
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Chicitysports – Chicago Sports News SiteChicitysports – Chicago Sports News Site
WANT FREE UPDATES?
  • BEARS
    • Chicago Bears News
    • Chicago Bears Rumors
    • Caleb Williams news
  • BULLS
    • Michael Jordan News
    • Chicago Bulls News
    • Chicago Bulls Rumors
  • BLACKHAWKS
    • Connor Bedard News
    • Chicago Blackhawks News
    • Chicago Blackhawks Rumors
  • CUBS
    • Chicago Cubs Prospects
    • Chicago Cubs News
    • Chicago Cubs Rumors
  • WHITE SOX
    • Chicago White Sox Prospects
    • Chicago White Sox News
    • Chicago White Sox Rumors
  • SKY
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Chicitysports – Chicago Sports News Site
Home»Bears»2020 NFL Draft: Who is the Bears’ new draft pick Jaylon Johnson?
Bears

2020 NFL Draft: Who is the Bears’ new draft pick Jaylon Johnson?

Zack PearsonBy Zack PearsonApril 25, 20202 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
jaylonjohnson
jaylonjohnson
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

The Bears really needed to address the secondary with defensive back and safety help, and that’s what they went for with their other second round pick Friday night selecting Jaylon Johnson out of Utah at No. 50.

After cutting Prince Amukamara, the Bears had a huge hole opposite Kyle Fuller and needed to address the situation in the draft at some point. Enter Jaylon Johnson.

In 2018, Johnson had his best collegiate career. He finished the season with 41 total tackles, 2 TFL, 1 Sack, and 4 INT. He had a bit of a drop off in 2019, finishing the season with 36 total tackles, 1 TFL, and 2 INT, but it was revealed he played the whole season with a torn labrum. That’s some solid play over the course of 13 games, with an injury that could really limit a CB’s effectiveness. Playing through the injury is a testament to his toughness and dedication to stick it out with his guys.

Pros

  • Physical CB
  • Really good size for a corner at 6’0″ 193 lbs.
  • Seems really smart and uses that to throw off WRs technique, identify routes, and excel in different coverages
  •  Good vertical to defend jump balls

Cons

  • Shoulder injuries can linger
  • Has trouble covering quick/sudden WRs
  • Overaggresiveness is a blessing and a curse which causes him to to get burned occasionally
  • Gets caught staring down the backfield occasionally

Many analysts had Johnson as a top CB, and many thought that if not for his shoulder injury, he might have been off the board before making it to the Bears… or even the 2nd round for that matter:

.@MoveTheSticks on the Chicago Bears drafting the 50th pick CB Jaylon Johnson — “I think you can argue they got two first-round players [in Cole Kmet and Jaylon Johnson].”

— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) April 25, 2020

No one would have blinked if Jaylon Johnson had been picked in the 20s of the first round. Excellent value for the Bears.

— Dan Pompei (@danpompei) April 25, 2020

"The value is exceptional. I'm not going to be surprised if he is better than Kyler Fuller within a year or two."
– Bleacher Report NFL expert Matt Miller on Jaylon Johnson

(Via B/R YouTube Live)

— Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) April 25, 2020

All signs point to Johnson being a steal at pick #50, and if he ends up being better than Fuller? A Pro-Bowl caliber CB at pick 50 is definitely a steal. The Bears addressed a need and Johnson should be considered a Day-1 starter opposite Kyle Fuller. Only time will tell, but so far, so good for Ryan Pace in the 2020 draft. More work to be done the rest of the weekend.

One last stat for all you stat heads out there… check out this tweet from PFF:

Chicago's newest CB Jaylon Johnson career at Utah:

1,256 Coverage snaps
3 TDs allowed pic.twitter.com/CPF71nF2W9

— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 25, 2020

1200+ coverage snaps and only 3 TD’s allowed? Yeah, I think he’s gonna fit in just fine down on the Lakefront.

Welcome to Chicago, Jaylon.

Chicago Bears sign Ledarius Mack, brother of Khalil as undrafted free agent

Chicago Bears sign Ledarius Mack, brother of Khalil as undrafted free agent

Read More

For More Great Chicago Sports Content

Get the latest Chicago sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News, so you never miss a story on your favorite Chicago teams.

Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE

2020 NFL Draft Chicago Bears Jaylon Johnson nfl draft
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
Author Image
BY Zack Pearson

Journalist

Related Posts

Bears June 30, 2025

Chicago Bears’ Cole Kmet linked to Miami Dolphins trade

Bears June 30, 2025

Chicago Bears WR roster projections revealed

Bears June 30, 2025

Chicago Bears defense sent worrying message before training camp

Bears June 29, 2025

Chicago Bears donated to and helped support 2025 Pride Bowl

Chicago Bears News June 28, 2025

Chicago Bears involved in NFL ‘battleground’ issue with 3 unsigned rookies

Bears June 27, 2025

Caleb Williams earns eye-opening prediction from Chicago Bears Super Bowl leading QB

Leave A Reply

Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
  • Home
  • Message Board
  • About Us
  • Editorial policy
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
  • Privacy Policy
© 2025 ChiCitySports. Designed by Dope Guys Who Run ChiCitySports

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.