Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Attribute |
Details |
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Name |
Greg Johnson |
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Position |
Interior Offensive Lineman (IOL) |
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Jersey Number |
#65 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
Minnesota |
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Height / Weight |
6’6″ / 325 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Prior Lake, Minnesota / Prior Lake HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Games Played & Started
2023 (Minnesota) …………….. 11 G | 2 Starts (Guard)
2024 (Minnesota) …………….. 13 G | 13 Starts (Center)
2025 (Minnesota) …………….. 13 G | 13 Starts (Guard/Multi-position)
2026 (Minnesota) …………….. Active Senior Season
NCAA Total ………………. 37 G | 28 Starts
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his 6’6″, 325-pound mauling frame and smooth interior movement skills:
- Height: 6060
- Weight: 325 lbs
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.25
- 10-Yard Split: 1.80
- Vertical Jump: 29.0″
- Broad Jump: 8′ 9″
- 3-Cone: 7.75
- 20-yd Shuttle: 4.65
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 26 reps
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Greg Johnson was a heavily recruited four-star prospect out of Prior Lake High School in Minnesota, where he was a first-team all-state selection and also played defensively as a senior. Staying home to play for the Golden Gophers, he saw immediate action in 11 games as a true freshman. Known for his high football IQ and team-first mentality, Johnson has become a Swiss Army knife for Minnesota’s coaching staff, starting at multiple guard spots and at center throughout his collegiate career.
Key Strengths
- Invaluable Versatility: After logging extensive Big Ten starts at both center and guard, he offers NFL teams the ultimate interior swing-man capability.
- Run Blocking Power: A true mauler in the run game who uses his 325-pound frame and raw power to generate consistent displacement at the point of attack.
- Pad Level & Leverage: Despite his taller 6’6″ frame, he showcases the bend and flexibility to maintain excellent pad level against shorter, stockier defensive tackles.
Developmental Focus
While he gave up only one sack in 2025, NFL scouts will want to see him keep refining his hand placement and punch timing in pass protection against elite speed-to-power rushers. Locking down a true primary position during his senior season will also help evaluators project his immediate Year 1 role in the league.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
Film notes to be added.
All-Star Game Notes
- Senior Bowl Top 300
- East-West Shrine 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
Measurables to be added.