Zion Johnson needed to learn for the experiment to work. And learn fast. He was 15, entering his junior year at Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Md.,...
And learn fast.
In 2015, Johnson was an uninitiated and undersized 225-pound tackle. Last month, at 312 pounds, he dominated the 225-pound bench press at the NFL combine, completing 32 reps despite long 34-inch arms. The guard/center prospect from Boston Collegeif available Thursday with the No. 24 overall draft pick.
“Once you understand where a defense is going, understand what they’re trying to do, you put yourself in the best spot in order to block them up.”There, Johnson stood and watched for most of his junior season, impressing McIver with his studious approach. By midseason, McIver was telling other Riverdale Baptist coaches that Johnson was ready to start over a returning starter on the line.In the season finale, Johnson finally started at right tackle.
“Knowing that, knowing that was one of his go-to [moves], it really changed how I would sit on his bull rush.”
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