5 stats to know about Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson

3. 28 pass breakups, 54.9 passer rating, 49% completion percentage allowed

This is throughout his career. As a true freshman, he stepped in as a third cornerback in the slot and saw 55 targets, according to PFF. Still, he surrendered just 26 receptions and 0 touchdowns, while adding an interception.

As a sophomore, he moved to the outside and saw 70 targets. He allowed only 38 completions and only 5.9 yards per target allowed. Lastly, in his junior year, he allowed 29 receptions on 65 targets for just 319 yards. That is only 4.9 yards per target, and his targets decreased from his sophomore campaign to his junior as teams recognized it was a bad idea.

Over that course, he had seven pass breakups as a freshman, eight as a sophomore, and 13 as a junior. Despite his reputation growing, his ball skills only improved.

Through his career, he allowed 1,009 yards, just 5.3 yards per target, and 10.8 yards per reception. According to PFF, he was targeted 12 yards down the field per pass attempt, though.

His junior year, he allowed just 44% of his passes to be complete, and a 52 passer rating allowed, both the best of his career. Through all three seasons, he did not allow a passer rating over 60. That is, elite shut down skills.