Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2020R7 · #234
LB· Round 7
Clay
Johnston.
Sickos Grade
37.5/100
LB· Round 7· Instinctive off-ball linebacker effective in downhill run support and coverage
Clay
Johnston.
Baylor· 6'1"· 227 lb
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8406
National · #1196HS class · 2015Wylie, TX
247Sports composite via CFBD
R7 · #234 · LAR
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Clay Johnston is best suited for an attacking 4-3 defense that prioritizes speed and agility over raw power at the linebacker position, allowing him to play downhill and react quickly.
Will LB4-3 LBSub-package specialist
Best role
He projects as a Year 1 special teams ace and depth linebacker with the potential to develop into a starting Will LB in a zone-heavy 4-3 defense.
Wrong fit
A traditional two-gap 3-4 defense that asks linebackers to consistently take on and shed blocks from interior linemen.
Johnston's high motor and football IQ make him a viable asset in a scheme that values relentless pursuit and quick processing from its linebackers.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'1"
Weight
227 lb
Bench
18
06Athletic profilevs. LB on Big Board
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08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Baylor | 10 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Baylor | 8 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Baylor | 10 | 87 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Baylor | 6 | 58 | 2.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | — | 34 | 225 | 4.5 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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