Chicago Bears: 7-Round 2019 mock draft in early April
By Randy Gurzi
Round 3, Pick 87: Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
A lot of teams have shown interest in Houston cornerback Isaiah Johnson, but he still could be around when the Bears finally are on the clock at No. 87. The reason for him hanging around is that he’s still a bit of a work in progress as the corner position.
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Johnson is a redshirt senior who played wide receiver in 2015 and 2016 for the Cougars. He moved to the defensive side of the ball full-time in 2017 and took to it rather well. He was credited with 45 tackles and had two interceptions that season. He improved upon that season in 2018 when he added 66 tackles and two more picks.
Even with the leap from his first to his second season on defense, Johnson has a lot to work on. His technique is understandably raw, but he has everything that cannot be taught. Johnson came into the Scouting Combine and measured out at 6-foot-2 and 208-pounds. He also hit a 4.4 even in the 40-yard dash, which is unsurprising when you see him run on film.
On top of that, he has more than enough leaping ability and is great with his hands — after all, he was a three-star recruit at wideout. He may not be ready to start day one, but the Bears could end up with a long-term starter if they’re patient with his development.