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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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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos passes under pressure by defensive end Carlos Dunlap #96 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos passes under pressure by defensive end Carlos Dunlap #96 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

No.4 – Cincinnati Bengals

AFC North: 4th

Record: 6-10

Maybe the worst team and defense on our list is the Cincinnati Bengals coming in at number four on our top five landing spots for Alexis Johnson.

What defensive tackles are on the Bengals roster?

The Cincinnati Bengals at this moment are returning all the contributors at defensive tackle they had last year: Geno Atkins (Georgia), Andrew Billings (Baylor), Ryan Glasgow (Michigan), Josh Tupou (Colorado) and Adolphus Washington (Ohio State).

Geno Atkins is clearly a star up front, but even with him, Cincinnati had one of the worst rush defenses last year and was in the bottom half in sacks. So they could definitely use help up at defensive tackle immediately, and a guy with Alexis Johnson’s size could take some pressure off Atkins.

What picks do the Bengals have?

Round 5: No.149

Round 6: No.183, No.198 (from Cowboys), No.210, No.211, No.213

Round 7: No.223

When you have seven NFL Draft picks in the final three rounds, you’ll be solely focused on filling needs with potential steals. Johnson could definitely be one of those steals, as the Bengals certainly need more production from their nose tackle position. That means plenty of opportunities for him to get a look.

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