2019 NFL Draft: Mock draft for top Longhorns prospects

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 06: Charles Omenihu #90 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first half of the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 22: Gary Johnson #33 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a tackle in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Gary Johnson, Linebacker

Johnson became a leader in the middle of the field for the Longhorns defense in 2018, totaling 90 tackles, 16.5 for loss, with 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. While Johnson hasn’t had much buzz around mock drafts, he showed out at the NFL Combine with a blazing 40-yard dash time and could see his draft stock rise with another great showing at the UT Pro Day.

Combine Numbers:

Height – 6’0″

Weight – 226 lbs

Arms – 31 1/4″

Hands – 10 1/4″

40 Yard Dash – 4.43 seconds

20 Yard Shuttle – 4.57 seconds

3 Cone Drill – 7.15 seconds

Vertical Jump – 33.5 inches

Broad Jump – 121.0 inches

Bench Press – 16 reps

Draft Range: Rounds 3-5

Team Fits: Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

PROJECTION: Oakland Raiders, Fourth Round – Pick #107

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