Darius Johnson 4.56 & 4.50

[PonyPlayer4]

Just ran this morning at the combine.

[kull]

just ran a fluid and textbook sideline route

[kull]

qb just under-threw him on the go route, he slowed up and adjusted beautifully. showing his ability to track the ball and sure hands.

[kull]

slightly better than Welker on the 40yd time

[kull]

just finished the one of the top 2 performances in the gauntlet drill for whatever thats worth.

[SMU2007]

Is all of the combine televised? Would love to watch margus go if there's a schedule out there to follow

[kull]

first gaffe, dropped a pass on an crossing route. Last two drills in out cut the QB threw the ball (1) 5 feet too high or (2) in the dirt behind him,

[PonySnob]

Tavon Austin and Marquis Goodwin both just ran 4.25........

[kull]

These QBs aren't great as a whole. Glennon doing some nice things, showing improved footwork.

[PonyPlayer4]

Is all of the combine televised? Would love to watch margus go if there's a schedule out there to follow

Everything is on NFL Network

[kull]

DJ had a weak performance in the bench press.
Geno Smith showing nice touch

[PonyPlayer4]

QBs throwing at this combine are not good.

[PonyFan]

Is all of the combine televised? Would love to watch margus go if there's a schedule out there to follow

Defensive linemen work out Monday, I think.

If you don't have NFL Network, it's streaming live on NFL.com.

[PonyPride]

DJ's NFL.com analysis:

DARIUS JOHNSON
WR SMU

GRADE
58.95

40
4.60 SEC

BENCH
6 REPS

VERTICAL JUMP
32.0 INCH

BROAD JUMP
109.0 INCH

HEIGHT
5'9"

ARM LENGTH
30 1/4"

WEIGHT
179LBS.

HANDS
9 1/8"

OVERVIEW
There’s no coincidence that SMU has become a must-stop for scouts looking for quick receivers since the arrival of head coach June Jones in 2008. His spread attack has worked wonders with the Mustangs, just as it did at Hawaii -- and he’ll tell you that the talented quarterbacks and receivers that he’s had deserve a lot of the credit. Now former SMU stars Emmanuel Sanders, Aldrick Robinson and Cole Beasley are all on NFL squads, and Johnson has the same quickness from the slot to go with excellent hands, even if his size will hinder his draft status.

His slight frame kept him a three-star prospect from Texas’ Missouri City High School, but even in limited playing time in his first year on campus (11-104, one touchdown in five games) he landed on the Freshman All-Conference USA team. Earning 10 starts in 13 games as a sophomore, Johnson increased his production (78-845, six TD) and garnered team Armed Forces Bowl MVP honors with his nine-catch, 152-yard, one-touchdown performance in the loss to Army. Johnson then received first-team All-Conference USA accolades as a junior by crossing the 1,000-yard mark as a full-time starter (79-1,118, 8 TD) and was again the team’s MVP of their bowl game (7-120, TD in BBVA Compass Bowl win over Pittsburgh). As a senior, Johnson caught 64 passes for 787 yards and five touchdowns. He earned second-team All-Conference USA honors.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Tough-minded multi-use receiver. Sets up opposition with stutter step then quick burst inside to create separation on a slant route. Tracks the ball well. Good striding long speed, makes a difficult fingertip catch in full stride. Absorbs contact in routes well for size. Not afraid to leave feet over the middle of the field. Comes out of his breaks well. If given the seam can take a short pass all the way.

WEAKNESSES Not really fluid with routes, stutters when path is obstructed. Has too many hitches in routes and steps. Not a run blocker, prefers to run the coverage away. Won’t create space with physicality. Very thin build, have to wonder if success will translate due to his lack of overall strength.

NFL COMPARISON Aldrick Robinson

BOTTOM LINE The next slight but quick slot receiver from June Jones’ spread attack at SMU is on his way to the NFL, with Johnson following in the footsteps of Emmanuel Sanders, Aldrick Robinson, and Cole Beasley. The 2011 first-team All-Conference USA selection (79 receptions, 1,118 yards, eight TD in 2011) has good hands to go along with good quickness and some toughness. Johnson might be a late round selection, or a heavily recruited undrafted free agent.

[PoconoPony]

Appears he showed up unprepared. Forty times and bench reps. are not very good.