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SDSU CB Chris Johnson Gains First-Round Steam as SB Nation Mock Sends Him to Dolphins at No. 30

Elite testing with scheme versatility has pushed him into late‑first projections.

Overview

  • In SB Nation’s community mock draft Wednesday, the Miami Dolphins took Johnson 30th overall ahead of the real NFL Draft starting Thursday.
  • His combine breakout featured a 4.40-second 40-yard dash, a 38-inch vertical, a 10-foot-6 broad jump, and a 1.54-second 10-yard split that drove an NFL Next Gen Stats athleticism score of 87, the top mark among cornerbacks.
  • Johnson’s 2025 season at San Diego State produced 49 tackles, four interceptions with two returned for touchdowns, and honors that included AP second-team All-American and Mountain West co-Defensive Player of the Year.
  • Scouting reports highlight a corner who plays inside or outside with disciplined footwork and physicality at the catch point, with Next Gen Stats projecting him as an eventual plus starter.
  • A national mock-draft roundup published Wednesday shows no clear consensus on Seattle’s pick at No. 32, with some linking Johnson to the Seahawks and others favoring different positions, leaving his landing spot open entering Round 1.