Bears lauded by NFL writer for drafting Johnson

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The 6-foot, 195-pounder's best year was 2018 when he set career highs with 41 tackles and four interceptions. Last season, Johnson earned second-team All-America honors. He started 13 games, ranking third in the Pac-12 with a team-leading 11 pass breakups.


"While Johnson has the strength and attitude to handle press man coverage, he also has the instincts and pattern recognition to fit Chicago's varied coverages," Zierlein wrote.


The other two second-round choices Zierlein praised were Louisiana tackle Robert Hunt, taken by the Dolphins at No. 39, and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor, selected by the Colts at No. 41.


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