Jackson Powers-Johnson Draft Projection: 3 best NFL landing spots for Oregon star

Jackson Powers-Johnson's draft profile in the spotlight

Jackson Powers-Johnson began his football story at Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah. There he played both offense and defense, amassing 124 tackles, 7.5 sacks and two interceptions.

He committed to Oregon and initially sat on the bench as a freshman, playing 11 games. For the 2021 Alamo Bowl, he was shifted to defense, before returning to offense in 2022 and starting one game.

Powers-Johnson was finally elevated to the starting center role in 2023. He broke out, earning all his accolades in that season.

An analysis of him reveals someone who is mobile for his size (6-foot-3, 320 lbs) and shows awareness of where the defense will try to cut off the play, whether it be a pass or run. And given his past as a defensive lineman, he can also prove to be a versatile addition to the other side of the ball.

However, he can also be quite sloppy at times; and there may also be doubts over his future development, especially with most teams seemingly set on their current linemen.

As things stand, Johnson comes in at #27 on our resident draft expert Tony Pauline's big board of the top prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Pauline's latest mock draft sees Johnson land with the Steelers with the 20th overall pick.