2019 NFL Draft: 15 Players you need to know

14. Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo 

Toledo has one of the most dynamic offensive weapons in all of college football. As a receiver last season, DiontaeJohnson had 13 touchdowns and 1,278 yards. He placed seventh in all-purpose yards with 2,072, including two more touchdowns as a return man. He’s a highlight waiting to happen.

The 5-11, 172-pound receiver has amazing speed and really great quickness. He has solid hands, but even better ability to make plays after the catch. When the ball is in the air, he’ll compete and often win. For Toledo, he both played in the slot and lined up on the boundary. With his speed, versatility, and knack for the football, he looks a lot like Santana Moss. 

13. Levonta Taylor, CB, Florida State 

Don’t let his 5-9, 181 pound size fool you, Florida State’s Levonta Taylor makes receivers lives miserable. He’s a scrappy corner with excellent quickness and ability to mimic routes. Taylor excelled in off-man and zone coverage. According to Pro Football Focus (subscription required), Taylor was the best cornerback against the pass when targeted giving up just 13 catches all season. Moreover, his 28.5 opposing passer rating when targeted was the third-best in college football. 

Unfortunately, because of his size, he’ll likely get relegated to nickel corner duties. Taylor is ideally suited for zone defense or where he’s allowed to play man off. In fact, Taylor reminds me Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain. McCain was picked in the fifth round, but Taylor has fewer question marks, so he’ll likely hear his name called earlier than that in the 2019 NFL Draft. 

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