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MICHST	3-6	5-7
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WISC	3-6	5-7
NWEST	2-7	4-8
MD	1-8	4-8
PURDUE	0-9	1-11

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Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 81.30 (Starter)

Pro Comparison: Jaylen Wright

Summary

Kaleb Johnson is a big, North-South runner with plus speed once he reaches the second and third levels. He has more build-up speed than true burst but isn’t sluggish at the hand-off. Occasionally flashes a skip move in the hole, but lateral agility isn’t a big part of his game. Instead, he relies on patience, letting his blockers create lanes before hitting the accelerator.

His vision is outstanding -- he slithers through tight creases on zone plays as if the game is unfolding in slow motion. He’s best in a zone-blocking scheme, preferring to stay frontside and follow his blocks with a great feel for when to cut back. However, he has a tendency to bounce poorly blocked runs outside, which might work against slower defenses but will be far less effective in the NFL.

Johnson has old-school power back traits, running behind his pads and being a tough tackle, though his contact balance isn’t elite. He wasn’t heavily used in the passing game in college, which limits his three-down upside. Overall, he has a feature-back build, plus speed and veteran-like vision and patience. While he lacks elusiveness and high-end contact balance, his mental strengths help compensate. Best in a zone-blocking scheme where his vision and smooth cutting ability can shine.

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