Marcellous "Tyrell" Johnson SELECTED BY: Minnesota Vikings Round 2(12)

SI Grade 3.81 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign. Finished his senior season with 94/6/4 after 60/1/4 as a junior. Totaled a career-high 112 tackles as a sophomore.

POSITIVES: Athletic defensive back with good work ethic and instincts. Quickly reads the action, displays a nice move to the ball, and tracks the throw to break up the pass. Displays a sense of timing, keeps the action on him, and does a solid job covering the middle of the field. Solid special teams player.

NEGATIVES: Better making plays up the field. Marginal ball skills.

ANALYSIS: Johnson is a strong and well-built safety who could find a home in a zone system.