Jamar Johnson Declares for NFL Draft

[IUc2016 6,917]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-safety-jamar-johnson-puts-his-name-in-nfl-draft/

I loved watching this kid improve in 2019 and dominate in 2020. From his pick 6 in the gator bowl to his 2 interceptions against Ohio State he was a joy to watch. I loved his swagger and you knew he wasn't going to back down from anyone (even enjoyed him decking the michigan wide receiver in the head lol). 

Good luck Jamar, hope you are the first of many draft picks from a Tom Allen secondary. You will be missed. 

[KzooHoosier82 972]

Best of luck to him. I really thought he had the potential to improve his draft stock by coming back next year. Hopefully he gets drafted. 

[IUc2016 6,917]

1 minute ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

Best of luck to him. I really thought he had the potential to improve his draft stock by coming back next year. Hopefully he gets drafted. 

I am not sure there was much else he could have done individually. Maybe if he came back and the team got more recognition next year, but his stats for this year would be hard to match again. 

[KzooHoosier82 972]

Just now, IUc2016 said:

I am not sure there was much else he could have done individually. Maybe if he came back and the team got more recognition next year, but his stats for this year would be hard to match again. 

That’s just it. He came into this year a complete unknown. I would have thought by coming back and having preseason All American and trophy watch list recognition (along with a solid season of course) he would develop from a fringe draft pick to a lock in the mid rounds. Teams can’t shy away from Safeties like they can CBs so I wouldn’t expect his numbers to suffer, especially with another year working with our staff.