With the 43rd Pick of the 2016 Draft: Penn State NT Austin Johnson

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  1. Titans2004

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    We sucked stopping the run last yr and that puts the defense at a huge disadvantage. I think Johnson has the ability to play either NT or DT.
     
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  2. titan_fan_4ever

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    There were so many options to go with this pick...

    A'shawn, Billings, Reed, Ridgeway... We went with Johnson.

    Dick is very happy right? So I'm guessing he wanted this guy over the others?

    As always, only time will tell; honestly there is just on way to know.
     
  3. CalgaryTitansFan

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    We haven't been able to stop the run for years. I for one, am sick of watching the ball rammed down our throats. I had Johnson mocked to us in a couple I did with this pick, so I like it. A true NT, he may not look flashy himself, but better believe what he does will make those around him look better.

    Also, woods is on a one year deal and many didn't even want him back. So I'm surprised people doubt like this move. I wanted billings after seeing him fall to the second, but then he fell to day three....
     
  4. Kaeotik

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    Love the pick. The guy will be superior to Woods as soon as he has playbook down.
     
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  5. Ten_Titans

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    He is fast for a big guy. Reminds me of Casey in that sense. Not the most useful trait in a NT but that's what jumped out to me.
     
  6. Titanup1982

    Titanup1982 All-Pro

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    Yeah, I've done my investigation and I'm really liking this pick more and more.
     
  7. xhrr

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    My favorite pick of our draft. I watched every game of his as a PSU fan.
     
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  8. The Hammer

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    Austin Johnson is a high motor guy, A'Shawn has questionable work ethic.
     
  9. The Hammer

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    Seems like he is a better version of DaQuan Jones. Is that correct?
     
  10. xhrr

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    Yeah he's got more potential than Daquan but both are good players and hopefully Daquan takes that next step.

    Johnson is a beast though. He posted insane DT stats. 78 tackles 15 TFl 6 sacks and he faced plenty of double teams which is why Nassib blew up facing one on one match ups at end. He has a crazy motor for a nose evident of his tackle production, sheds well even though he hs short arms, and actually has pass rush ability which is what pushed him ahead of other NT prospects that offer nothing such as Reed, Billings, etc.
     
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