NFL Draft Chiefs get Brian Johnston DE - Page 6

Thig Lyfe · 04-27-2008, 03:46 PM

I hope they drafted him with the intention of making him a long snapper...

JohnnyV13 · 04-27-2008, 03:52 PM

He's got great physical tools, but he only had 7 sacks at a low level of competition. You wonder why he doesn't have 17 or so bags. That's the ONLY reason why I can see he feel so far.

With a "soft middle", that suggests he probably hasn't been in a very good weight program. He's likely going to need some work before he can get significant playing time on the field.

bowener · 04-27-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyV13

He's got great physical tools, but he only had 7 sacks at a low level of competition. You wonder why he doesn't have 17 or so bags. That's the ONLY reason why I can see he feel so far.

With a "soft middle", that suggests he probably hasn't been in a very good weight program. He's likely going to need some work before he can get significant playing time on the field.

Read the article I posted 2 pages back or so. It said his sack #'s are low because he was always double teamed, yet despite the double teams he still managed to set records for tackles behind the LOS and managed to be very effective against the run as well.

HERE: #58

CupidStunt · 04-27-2008, 03:54 PM

Basileus777 · 04-27-2008, 04:33 PM

He's 6-5 280? Maybe he will play the 3 tech at DE for us.

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-27-2008, 04:36 PM

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/04..._in_7th_round/

hiefs Draft DE Brian Johnston in 7th Round

Apr 27, 2008, 4:05:25 PM

7TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (210TH OVERALL)
DEFENSIVE END GARDNER-WEBB 6-4 269 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA OVERVIEW

The former collegiate outside linebacker continues to grow in stature, both physically and in the eyes of professional scouts. A product of the Garner-Webb weight room, where he has added more than 45 pounds of bulk since his freshman year, Johnston is regarded as the premier defensive prospect below the NCAA Division 1-A ranks. Johnston enrolled at Gardner-Webb in 2004, turning down offers to attend Colorado State and Arizona. As a true freshman, he started seven of nine games at strong-side outside linebacker. He finished with 58 tackles (24 solos), two sacks, five stops for losses and nine pressures. He caused three fumbles, recovered another and deflected two passes. As a sophomore, Johnston shifted to right defensive end, picking up All-Big South Conference honors from the league’s coaches and media. He tied for the conference lead with five sacks, adding 12.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and fifteen pressures. He produced 59 tackles (28 solos) while causing four fumbles and recovering another. Johnston had a banner junior campaign in 2006, as he earned All-American second-team, All-Big South Conference first-team and Big South Defensive Player of the Year honors. The All-Central Region Defensive Player of the Year again led the league with eight sacks, the 11th-best season total in school history. He registered 77 tackles (35 solos) with 14 stops for losses and 23 pressures. He caused two fumbles and recovered another. The Hendricks Award and Buchanan Award finalist continued to wreak havoc in the opposition’s backfield as a senior. He recorded 74 tackles (34 solos) with six sacks and ranked third nationally with 24 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also deflected three passes, caused a fumble and experienced every defender’s dream – playing some on offense and catching a 3-yard pass for a touchdown. In 42 games at Gardner-Webb, Johnson started 40 contests. He recorded 268 tackles (124 solos), 21 sacks for minus 140 yards and was credited with 69 quarterback pressures. He also produced 55.5 stops for losses of 257 yards, as he caused ten fumbles and had three fumble recoveries. He deflected six passes, blocked a kick and scored on a 3-yard catch.
At Madison High School, Johnston earned first-team All-Harbor League honors as a defensive end during his senior campaign. A member of the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team and a High School Heisman nominee, he added All-League accolades as a junior on the defensive line. He finished his final season with 82 total tackles (30 solos), ten sacks and thirteen stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also deflected six passes and caused four fumbles.
CAREER NOTES
Ranks tied for fifth in school history (along with Bryan Allen, 1990-93) with 21 quarterback sacks, topped by Gabe Wilkins (29, 1990-1993), Jason Burns (27, 1988-1991), Darryl Perry (24, 1982-1985) and Tim Hardie (23, 1982-1985)…His 21 sacks are a Big South Conference all-time record, topping Adrain Grady of Coastal Carolina (19 for 126 yards, 2003-07)…His 55.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage set the Gardner Webb all-time record, topping the previous mark of 53 by Gabe Wilkins…His 55.5 stops for losses also set the Big South career-record, surpassing the previous mark of 36.0 for losses totaling 149 yards by Maurice Simpkins of Coastal Carolina (2003-05)…His 24 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2007 rank third on the school’s season-record list, topped by Chris Mintz (28 in 1999) and Harold Wells (28 in 2004), as that total also rank on the Big South’s season-record chart behind Wells’ 2004 total…Registered eight sacks in 2006, tying Adrian Grady of Coastal Carolina (2003) and Kelvin McIver of Coastal Carolina (2004) for the Big South Conference season-record…Set a school game-record with eight quarterback pressures vs. Austin Peay State in 2007 and his 66 total pressures are a Gardner-Webb career-record.
2007 SEASON
All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association and Walter Camp…First-team All-Big South Conference choice and named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second-straight season…Finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, given to the premier defensive player in the Championship Subdivision ranks…Only player below the major college level on the Hendricks Award list (finalist), given to the nation’s best defensive end…Earned Big South Player of the Week honors vs. Jacksonville, Austin Peay State and Virginia Military Institute…Started all year at left defensive end leading the Big South and ranking third nationally with 24 stops for losses of 115 yards…His 24 stops for losses rank third on the school’s season-record list…Led the team and ranked second in the league with six sacks for minus 41 yards…Recorded 74 tackles (34 solos) and led the squad with 22 quarterback pressures…Caused one fumble and deflected three passes…Made 74 plays vs. the run, holding the opposition to 9 yards on those rushing attempts (0.12 avg) and stopped those ball carriers for no gain on five other attempts… Registered 17 third-down plays, including eight vs. the run and had four more fourth-down stops…Collected thirteen tackles inside the red zone, including eight on goal-line plays.
2006 SEASON
Second-team All-American selection by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press and Football Gazette…All-Central Region Defensive Lineman of the Year by Football Gazette, adding All-Big South Conference and Big South Defensive Player of the Year honors… Started all eleven games at left defensive end, leading the league and ranking 22nd in the nation with eight sacks (11th-best season total in school history) for minus 47 yards…Tied for fourth in the Big South and led the team with fourteen stops for losses of 53 yards… Registered 23 quarterback pressures and ranked third on the squad with 77 tackles (35 solos)…Caused two fumbles and recovered another…Collected 66 plays vs. the run, as the opposition gained 141 yards on those rushing attempts (2.14 avg)…Johnston stopped opposing ball carriers for no gain on four carries and delivered eleven tackles inside the red zone, including eight on goal-line plays…Posted twelve third-down stops, including six vs. the run.
2005 SEASON
All-Big South Conference first-team choice…Moved to right defensive end, starting all eleven games…Ranked fourth in the league with 12.5 stops for losses of 75 yards…Led the team with fifteen quarterback pressures and five sacks for minus 41 yards…Ranked sixth on the squad with 59 tackles (28 solos)…Recovered a fumble and caused four others…Deflected one pass and blocked a kick…Made 50 plays vs. the run, holding the opposition to no gain on three attempts and 26 total yards (0.52 avg)…Produced ten third-down hits, including seven vs. the ground game, adding a pair of fourth-down stops…Had nine plays inside the red zone, including six at the goal-line.
2004 SEASON
Johnston appeared in nine games, starting seven contests at strong-side outside line-backer as a true freshman …Recorded 58 tackles (24 solos) with two sacks for minus 11 yards, five stops for losses of 14 yards and nine quarterback pressures…Caused three fumbles and recovered another…Also deflected two passes…Made 35 plays vs. the run, stopping opposing ball carriers twice for no gain while yielding 75 yards (2.14 avg)…Posted five hits inside the red zone, including two on goal-line plays and made two third-down stops.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Madison (San Diego, Cal.) High School, playing football for head coach Steve Minor…Earned first-team All-Harbor League honors as a defensive end during his senior campaign…A member of the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team and a High School Heisman nominee, he added All-League accolades as a junior on the defensive line…Finished his final season with 82 total tackles (30 solos), ten sacks and thirteen stops behind the line of scrimmage…Also deflected six passes and caused four fumbles.
PERSONAL
Sociology major…Born 5/02/86…Resides in San Diego, California.

boogblaster · 04-27-2008, 04:36 PM

Hopefully another Allen with more speed ...

chiefqueen · 04-27-2008, 05:39 PM

He turns 22 Fri. (5/2)

mrbiggz · 04-27-2008, 08:11 PM

I would line him up right next to Dorsey and play him alot in the preseason.

Saccopoo · 04-27-2008, 08:59 PM

When one considers that this kid has been eating Ho-Ho's and most likely driving down to Tijuana every free weekend, imagine his numbers and eventual true, on-the-field production once he gets into a pro level situation. Tim Kumrie on this kid's ass every hour of every day, the training, food, weight room, etc. that comes with the pros, and having guys like Hali, Tank and Boone (as well as Donnie off the right edge) to pull guys off him is going to turn this boy into an absolute beast. If he's putting up those numbers on the tail end of San Diego State's pro day, imagine the possibilities after a year or two of the aforementioned bonuses that come with being a part of a pro organization with Kurmie as your immediate boss, Gun and then Herm (all defensive dudes)...

I think I just wet myself.

beach tribe · 04-27-2008, 09:08 PM

Hmmm. Dude's measurables rival Gholstons.

BigChiefFan · 04-27-2008, 09:15 PM

We need to be shopping Wesley frantically.

Coach · 04-27-2008, 09:17 PM

I can't believe the Chiefs got this guy at 7th round when TheFootballExpert.com had him going on the 5th round....

keg in kc · 04-27-2008, 09:19 PM

Some had him going in the 4th.

I'm not sure that the #5 can ever be considered a "steal" but between Dorsey, Flowers and this cat (hell, even Richardson in the 6th), I'd say we did some thievery today.

In fact, we got a bunch of guys rounds later than their projections.

Isn't that backwards for us?

teedubya · 04-27-2008, 09:20 PM

Man,

I need to get a new Chiefs jersey, and after watching this highlight video... I may be picking up Johnston's

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Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $752813	http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/04..._in_7th_round/ hiefs Draft DE Brian Johnston in 7th Round Apr 27, 2008, 4:05:25 PM 7TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (210TH OVERALL) *DEFENSIVE END GARDNER-WEBB 6-4 269 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA* OVERVIEW The former collegiate outside linebacker continues to grow in stature, both physically and in the eyes of professional scouts. A product of the Garner-Webb weight room, where he has added more than 45 pounds of bulk since his freshman year, Johnston is regarded as the premier defensive prospect below the NCAA Division 1-A ranks. Johnston enrolled at Gardner-Webb in 2004, turning down offers to attend Colorado State and Arizona. As a true freshman, he started seven of nine games at strong-side outside linebacker. He finished with 58 tackles (24 solos), two sacks, five stops for losses and nine pressures. He caused three fumbles, recovered another and deflected two passes. As a sophomore, Johnston shifted to right defensive end, picking up All-Big South Conference honors from the league’s coaches and media. He tied for the conference lead with five sacks, adding 12.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and fifteen pressures. He produced 59 tackles (28 solos) while causing four fumbles and recovering another. Johnston had a banner junior campaign in 2006, as he earned All-American second-team, All-Big South Conference first-team and Big South Defensive Player of the Year honors. The All-Central Region Defensive Player of the Year again led the league with eight sacks, the 11th-best season total in school history. He registered 77 tackles (35 solos) with 14 stops for losses and 23 pressures. He caused two fumbles and recovered another. The Hendricks Award and Buchanan Award finalist continued to wreak havoc in the opposition’s backfield as a senior. He recorded 74 tackles (34 solos) with six sacks and ranked third nationally with 24 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also deflected three passes, caused a fumble and experienced every defender’s dream – playing some on offense and catching a 3-yard pass for a touchdown. In 42 games at Gardner-Webb, Johnson started 40 contests. He recorded 268 tackles (124 solos), 21 sacks for minus 140 yards and was credited with 69 quarterback pressures. He also produced 55.5 stops for losses of 257 yards, as he caused ten fumbles and had three fumble recoveries. He deflected six passes, blocked a kick and scored on a 3-yard catch. At Madison High School, Johnston earned first-team All-Harbor League honors as a defensive end during his senior campaign. A member of the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team and a High School Heisman nominee, he added All-League accolades as a junior on the defensive line. He finished his final season with 82 total tackles (30 solos), ten sacks and thirteen stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also deflected six passes and caused four fumbles. CAREER NOTES Ranks tied for fifth in school history (along with Bryan Allen, 1990-93) with 21 quarterback sacks, topped by Gabe Wilkins (29, 1990-1993), Jason Burns (27, 1988-1991), Darryl Perry (24, 1982-1985) and Tim Hardie (23, 1982-1985)…His 21 sacks are a Big South Conference all-time record, topping Adrain Grady of Coastal Carolina (19 for 126 yards, 2003-07)…His 55.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage set the Gardner Webb all-time record, topping the previous mark of 53 by Gabe Wilkins…His 55.5 stops for losses also set the Big South career-record, surpassing the previous mark of 36.0 for losses totaling 149 yards by Maurice Simpkins of Coastal Carolina (2003-05)…His 24 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2007 rank third on the school’s season-record list, topped by Chris Mintz (28 in 1999) and Harold Wells (28 in 2004), as that total also rank on the Big South’s season-record chart behind Wells’ 2004 total…Registered eight sacks in 2006, tying Adrian Grady of Coastal Carolina (2003) and Kelvin McIver of Coastal Carolina (2004) for the Big South Conference season-record…Set a school game-record with eight quarterback pressures vs. Austin Peay State in 2007 and his 66 total pressures are a Gardner-Webb career-record. 2007 SEASON All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association and Walter Camp…First-team All-Big South Conference choice and named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second-straight season…Finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, given to the premier defensive player in the Championship Subdivision ranks…Only player below the major college level on the Hendricks Award list (finalist), given to the nation’s best defensive end…Earned Big South Player of the Week honors vs. Jacksonville, Austin Peay State and Virginia Military Institute…Started all year at left defensive end leading the Big South and ranking third nationally with 24 stops for losses of 115 yards…His 24 stops for losses rank third on the school’s season-record list…Led the team and ranked second in the league with six sacks for minus 41 yards…Recorded 74 tackles (34 solos) and led the squad with 22 quarterback pressures…Caused one fumble and deflected three passes…Made 74 plays vs. the run, holding the opposition to 9 yards on those rushing attempts (0.12 avg) and stopped those ball carriers for no gain on five other attempts… Registered 17 third-down plays, including eight vs. the run and had four more fourth-down stops…Collected thirteen tackles inside the red zone, including eight on goal-line plays. 2006 SEASON Second-team All-American selection by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press and Football Gazette…All-Central Region Defensive Lineman of the Year by Football Gazette, adding All-Big South Conference and Big South Defensive Player of the Year honors… Started all eleven games at left defensive end, leading the league and ranking 22nd in the nation with eight sacks (11th-best season total in school history) for minus 47 yards…Tied for fourth in the Big South and led the team with fourteen stops for losses of 53 yards… Registered 23 quarterback pressures and ranked third on the squad with 77 tackles (35 solos)…Caused two fumbles and recovered another…Collected 66 plays vs. the run, as the opposition gained 141 yards on those rushing attempts (2.14 avg)…Johnston stopped opposing ball carriers for no gain on four carries and delivered eleven tackles inside the red zone, including eight on goal-line plays…Posted twelve third-down stops, including six vs. the run. 2005 SEASON All-Big South Conference first-team choice…Moved to right defensive end, starting all eleven games…Ranked fourth in the league with 12.5 stops for losses of 75 yards…Led the team with fifteen quarterback pressures and five sacks for minus 41 yards…Ranked sixth on the squad with 59 tackles (28 solos)…Recovered a fumble and caused four others…Deflected one pass and blocked a kick…Made 50 plays vs. the run, holding the opposition to no gain on three attempts and 26 total yards (0.52 avg)…Produced ten third-down hits, including seven vs. the ground game, adding a pair of fourth-down stops…Had nine plays inside the red zone, including six at the goal-line. 2004 SEASON Johnston appeared in nine games, starting seven contests at strong-side outside line-backer as a true freshman …Recorded 58 tackles (24 solos) with two sacks for minus 11 yards, five stops for losses of 14 yards and nine quarterback pressures…Caused three fumbles and recovered another…Also deflected two passes…Made 35 plays vs. the run, stopping opposing ball carriers twice for no gain while yielding 75 yards (2.14 avg)…Posted five hits inside the red zone, including two on goal-line plays and made two third-down stops. HIGH SCHOOL Attended Madison (San Diego, Cal.) High School, playing football for head coach Steve Minor…Earned first-team All-Harbor League honors as a defensive end during his senior campaign…A member of the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team and a High School Heisman nominee, he added All-League accolades as a junior on the defensive line…Finished his final season with 82 total tackles (30 solos), ten sacks and thirteen stops behind the line of scrimmage…Also deflected six passes and caused four fumbles. PERSONAL Sociology major…Born 5/02/86…Resides in San Diego, California. __________________
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