Chicago Bears Roster Ranking: 75-71

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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: Garrett Johnson #9 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs out of the grasp of Jordan Griffin #40 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

73. Garrett Johnson

Garrett Johnson is an interesting UDFA from Kentucky. A bit undersized, he is a player who can beat you deep or with the ball in his hands.

The Riot Report has an excellent breakdown on his skill set. It is tough to watch Garrett Johnson and not immediately think Taylor Gabriel insurance. Here is a comparison of the each of their Pro Day numbers.

GJ: 5’10”, 169 pounds

TG: 5’7″, 167 pounds

40, 20, 10

GJ: 4.50, 2.50, 1.57

TG: 4.40, 2.47, 1.50

Bench:

GJ: 12

TG: 17

Vert, Broad

GJ: 40″, 9’10”

TG: 40″, 10’5″

20, 3-cone

GJ: 4.26, 6.81

TG: 4.21, 6.84

So, he is not quite the athlete of Taylor Gabriel. Still, when looking at the roster, he is one of the more comparable depth players to Gabriel, or Anthony Miller. Bennie Fowler seems to be Josh Bellamy insurance. Javon Wims and Marlon Brown for Kevin White. Johnson seems to be one of the few depth players there for the Gabriel role.

It at least gives him a reason to hang around the roster. Having a chance to actually see a field when he enters camp pushes him up the list fast. If he can show that he can move with the ball in his hands, it only increases his chances. We will see if he can take advantage in camp.

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