Desjuan Johnson

OLB · Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos · 23 graded snaps

Replacement

Johnson provided disciplined, error-free rotational play across 23 snaps, highlighted by a bootleg pressure and sturdy run defense at the point of attack.

Desjuan Johnson film grade: 68: share card

Special teams6310Pass rush667Run defense666

The full breakdown

Johnson earned a 67.6 grade by executing his assignments cleanly without committing negative plays across his 23 snaps. His top moment came in pass rush when he sniffed out a play-action bootleg to force an off-target throw (Q1 04:55). In run defense, he showed strong gap discipline by squeezing down on tight end Trautman to help limit Dobbins to a short gain (Q3 12:20). With 20 of his snaps graded as neutral execution, his overall impact remained at a replacement level.

Strengths

Bootleg awareness and contain
Edge-setting discipline vs. the run
Reliable coverage pursuit on special teams

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q1 04:55, 1st & 10Sniffed out an unblocked play-action bootleg to get in the quarterback's face and force an incompletion.
+1Q3 12:20, 2nd & 4Squeezed down on tight end Trautman to work into the C-gap and assist on a tackle for a short gain.
+0.5Q2 13:17Fought through interior congestion on kickoff coverage to help secure the tackle.

Every graded snap · 3 wins or losses, 20 routine

+1Q1 04:55 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushDisciplined rush on the unblocked edge; quickly sniffs out the bootleg, pursues, and gets into Nix's face to force a hurried throw.
+0.5Q2 13:17 · Special teamsFights through congestion inside and assists Lake in bringing down Katsis.
+1Q3 12:20 · 2 & 4 · Run defenseSqueezes down on TE Trautman, works inside into the running lane, and secures the assist on Dobbins.

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