2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dillon Johnson, RB, Washington

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Dillon Johnson, #7
School (Code)	WAUN
DOB, Class Yr	Senior
Height, Weight	6000 218 lbs.
40 Yd Dash	4.58e
Position/Depth	RB
Honors/Captainship	N/A
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	ALUN, ARUN, ALAU, GAUN
Scout Name / Date	Scoop Reed, 8/9/2023

Per Year Stats: 37 Games (Most Recent First)

2022	11 games; 89 att. 488 yds. 6.8 avg. 8 td; 36 rec. 349 yds. 9.7 avg. 3 td
2021	13 games; 89 att. 485 yds. 5.4 avg. 4 td; 65 rec. 422 yds. 6.5 avg. 1 td
2020	10 games; 51 att. 225 yds. 5.5 avg. 3 td; 48 rec. 285 yds. 5.9 avg. 0 td

Player Summary:

Dillon Johnson is a senior running back who has played 37 games during his time at Mississippi State (23 the last two seasons). Johnson shared time in the backfield in 2022 with two other running backs that made his production below average. Johnson transferred in the spring of 2023 and will look to increase his production as a senior at the University of Washington. Johnson is an adequate athlete with adequate playing speed and strength. He plays the fastest and strongest when executing inside runs and in his route running. As a ball carrier, he shows rare explosions that can be seen after he catches the football. Johnson shows below-average toughness that can be seen in pass protection. At 6 ft 218 lbs. Johnson exhibits rare size for the running back position which makes a strong downhill runner. He shows adequate agility and balance as a ball carrier.  Johnson has adequate quickness and acceleration that uses screen plays and in the passing game. He struggles to run away from defenders and make defenders miss in space. He is an adequate inside runner. His critical factors say that he will be adequate to rare outside runner. The scheme did not ask him to run outside runs. His vision is adequate, but he can be too fast too LOS, and not allow his blocks to be set up. He shows a consistent ability to break tackles. Playing in the air raid offense has allowed Johnson to develop his receiver skills. He is a rare pass catcher who is able to catch the football from a variety of angles and platforms. He is an adequate route runner who plays with good speed and balance but lacks consistent detail on routes. Johnson is a willing but below-average pass protector. He shows no concept of being able to anchor and punch.  

Scheme Fit:
Needs to play in a “Slashback” scheme that features the running back in the passing game (Denver Broncos)

Power Statement:
Dillon Johnson is an adequate prospect with “Slashback” potential. In 2023 he needs to show that he can add versatility to his run-game ability and improve his pass protection.