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NFL Draft: 5 best landing spots for former Vol Alexis Johnson

By Billy Williford

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Herrien #35 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Alontae Taylor #6, Jonathan Kongbo #99, and Alexis Johnson, Jr. #98 of the Tennessee Volunteers on September 29, 2018 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Herrien #35 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Alontae Taylor #6, Jonathan Kongbo #99, and Alexis Johnson, Jr. #98 of the Tennessee Volunteers on September 29, 2018 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Alexis Johnson had a breakout senior year with the Tennessee Volunteers. Here is a look at his five best potential landing spots in the 2019 NFL Draft.

While Tennessee football may be quiet again in this year’s NFL Draft, it’s pretty clear that the defensive line is one area where they can make some noise. A day after we looked at potential landing spots for Kyle Phillips, we move onto another defensive lineman.

Alexis Johnson had a breakout senior season for the Vols. Once a four-star junior college transfer, a legal issue kept him out of football shape throughout his first year on campus in 2016. Then he struggled to stay healthy through a tumultuous 2017 season.

But in 2017, he finally got a chance to show what he could do. The arrival of Jeremy Pruitt and switch to a 3-4 defense only bolstered his chances of bursting onto the scene. He took advantage of that with everything he had.

Johnson finished the year with 50 total tackles, five tackles for a loss and three sacks. He also deflected a pass and was the key guy getting hurries on many sacks and forced fumbles other defenders got, most notably the forced fumble recovered for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers.

Now, he hopes to channel that breakout year into a pro career. He probably didn’t do enough to warrant a high pick in the NFL Draft, but his 6’3″ 314-pound frame combined with his proven production makes him a guy worth taking a look at for a lot of pro teams. After all, he is the total package for a defensive tackle.

The raw talent combined with production gives him a great chance to be selected somewhere. But who could use him the most, and where would he benefit? Let’s take a look at that here. These are the five best landing spots for Alexis Johnson.

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