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Quindell JohnsonMEMPHIS
SAF
Prospect InfoCOLLEGE
Memphis
HOMETOWN
New Orleans, LA
CLASS
R-Senior
HEIGHT
6’ 0’’
WEIGHT
206 lbs
Prospect Grade
5.97
Average Backup Or Special-Teamer
Player BioJohnson helped Edna Karr High School win state titles his junior and senior seasons before matriculating to Memphis. He redshirted in 2018 (playing in one game) before tying for the team lead with two interceptions in 2019 (58 tackles, 3.5 for loss, four pass breakups in 14 games, four starts). Johnson garnered second-team All-American Athletic Conference honors in 2020, when he led the Tigers with 81 tackles (two for loss) and tied for the team lead with three interceptions (five pass breakups, two forced fumbles in 11 games, nine starts). He was a second-team All-AAC pick in 2021, as well, racking up 104 tackles (4.5 for loss), one interception and 11 pass breakups in 12 starts. Johnson was voted first-team all-conference as a senior, intercepting a team-high four passes and breaking up four others while posting 77 tackles, 5.5 for loss, and forcing two fumbles in 12 starts. -- by Chad Reuter
AnalysisBy Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 5
OverviewVersatile safety prospect with the instincts, toughness and athletic attributes to play for a unit featuring scheme variance. Johnson has adequate NFL size and plays with clean hips and footwork in space. He’s capable of playing high safety or lining up over bigger slot receivers but could be overmatched if asked to carry speedsters around the field. He’s a heads-up run defender ready to mix it up but needs to balance his urgency with better control when it’s time to break down and tackle. Johnson is a capable backup safety and might have the ability to step into a more prominent role in the future.
StrengthsAble to play in a variety of alignments on the back end.
Above-average pedal quickness allows him to gain ground quickly as high safety.
Smooth and athletic making change of direction in space.
Sudden feet able to plant and respond quickly to routes and throws.
Impressive ball-tracking with 10 career interceptions and 24 pass breakups.
Uses timing and plus length to dislodge potential catches.
Excellent urgency rushing into the alley to tackle runners.
WeaknessesAverage cover speed to match up over the slot as a pro.
Loses patience as tackler when driving down on top of pass-catcher.
Average eye balance from two-high coverage looks.
Angles to his targets can be a little steep at times.
Needs improvement in taking on and playing off blocks.
