Avery Johnson, QB, Kansas State: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
|
Name |
|
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Position |
Quarterback (QB) |
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Jersey Number |
#2 |
|
Class |
Senior |
|
School |
Kansas State |
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Height / Weight |
6’3″ / 188 lbs (6030) |
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Hometown / HS |
Wichita, Kansas / Maize HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Passing & Rushing Production
|
Year |
School |
G |
Comp |
Att |
Pct |
Yds |
YPA |
TD |
INT |
Rsh |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
|
2023 |
Kansas State |
8 |
37 |
66 |
56.1 |
479 |
7.3 |
5 |
0 |
52 |
296 |
5.7 |
7 |
|
2024 |
Kansas State |
13 |
217 |
372 |
58.3 |
2,712 |
7.3 |
25 |
10 |
113 |
605 |
5.4 |
7 |
|
2025 |
Kansas State |
12 |
204 |
341 |
59.8 |
2,385 |
7.0 |
18 |
6 |
109 |
477 |
4.4 |
8 |
|
Total |
33 |
458 |
779 |
58.8 |
5,576 |
7.2 |
48 |
16 |
274 |
1,378 |
5.0 |
22 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his sprinter-like explosiveness, open-field quickness, and overall dynamic playmaking traits.
- Height: 6030
- Weight: 188 lbs
- 40-Yard Dash: —
- 10-Yard Split: —
- Vertical Jump: —
- Broad Jump: —
- 3-Cone: —
- 20-yd Shuttle: —
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Avery Johnson came out of Maize High School in Wichita, Kansas, as a highly rated multi-sport 4-star prospect. Beyond his football accolades, Johnson starred on the basketball court, leading Maize to a 5A state championship. After serving as an explosive rotational weapon as a true freshman in 2023—highlighted by a five-rushing-touchdown outing against Texas Tech—Johnson took over the full-time starting role for the Wildcats as a sophomore and junior.
Key Strengths
- Athleticism & Speed: Possesses true sprinter-like acceleration and top-end speed, making him a perpetual home-run threat on zone reads, designed power runs, and broken-pocket scrambles.
- Off-Script Playmaking: Displays quick lateral agility and spatial awareness to slide away from pressure and extend plays outside the pocket.
- Whippy Arm Talent: Generates fast ball speed with a quick delivery, showing good touch and velocity to hit intermediate route concepts on the move.
Developmental Focus
Evaluating scouts will focus on Johnson’s footwork discipline inside crowded pockets and continued growth in going through full field progressions. Adding functional upper-body weight to withstand NFL pass-rush contact and increasing overall completion efficiency under heavy duress remain primary growth areas as he prepares for his final college season.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
Measurables to be added.