2023 Chris Johnson Jr

[HurricaneinLA]

He was 4.42 at the Combine

J Cook is fast and faster than his brother. 10.53 100 meter with a little wind at 3.2 and a 10.63 legal in high school

 

[Coach Macho]

The word has been they are both lazy. I also don’t see Chaney as a factor. He’s had back to back season ending injuries and now he got a couple young studs breathing down his neck.

Yeah bro... I wasn't really speculating or guessing about them leaving. I think they'll be pushed out.

 

[Coach Macho]

it's not rocket science.

how rooster is utilized will be how chris johnson is utilized.

Rooster hasn't been utilized by Gattis yet though.

 

[BeastMode]

His legs are tiny. Looks nothing like a running back and I seriously doubt he'll spend much time at that position. Hope we get on one or flip someone that's given a verbal elsewhere.

I see a slot receiver who you put in the backfield sparingly at best. Athlete with those roles you listed.

Agreed. We need 1 True RB in the class either through high school or portal. I doubt all RB on the current roster stick after this year. Some feelings will be hurt cause their aren’t enough touches for all them .

Johnson is a weapon not a true RB

 

[BeastMode]

Rooster hasn't been utilized by Gattis yet though.

I hope he is. We are going to find out how creative gattis is.

 

[Coach Macho]

My first thought when I saw that photo. He may never get to 175lbs. Sweeps, screens, can he return kicks? Speed is elite but he isn’t an every down back but would fit nice in a backfield with Citizen/Thad/Chaney etc.. after a RS year.

He's over 175 right now. He's in the mid 180's.

 

[liquidcowboy]

He's over 175 right now. He's in the mid 180's.

Don’t **** on his parade with facts

 

[Ashevegas Cane]

He's over 175 right now. He's in the mid 180's.

Well alright. Wouldn't have thought that from the pic. Getting to 195 may not be as hard as it thought.

 

[BeastMode]

He's over 175 right now. He's in the mid 180's.

Based on the photo that’s hard to believe. What does Knighton weigh out of curiosity? If CJ is 180 now Feld might get him close to 195-205

 

[Damiencane86]

Based on the photo that’s hard to believe. What does Knighton weigh out of curiosity? If CJ is 180 now Feld might get him close to 195-205

I think Knighton is around 185 now. Definitely looks 10-15 pounds heavier than last year.

 

[colperm]

Feels like the biggest deciding factor will be how we end up using Knighton....

You took the words right out of my mouth. Although I hope they consider that Knighton’s problems weren’t all utilization related last year. Statistically he was one of the nations worst backs (in terms of YPC) on plays that were blocked well (also near the bottom on plays that werent)

I’m a Rooster fan but he’s got a lot to prove

 

[Southcane]

He was 4.42 at the Combine

What do you think of Travis Benjamin comparison? Fast and electric with the ball in his hands. Similar body build? I don't remember Travis's speed compared to Chris but he was a track guy too at Miami.

 

[supacane]

Rooster hasn't been utilized by Gattis yet though.

Couldn't he say that about every coach? Or is this one of those special criteria that only applies to Miami?

 

[jjacks93]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Although I hope they consider that Knighton’s problems weren’t all utilization related last year. Statistically he was one of the nations worst backs (in terms of YPC) on plays that were blocked well (also near the bottom on plays that werent)

I’m a Rooster fan but he’s got a lot to prove

He’s got to be used correctly . Way too many dives up the middle with him . I know a lot of ppl point to the fact he had the worst ypc of all our backs with the same line, but he was also the smallest and I think the lack of variety of run plays naturally affected him more because of that . He still has a lot to prove RB wise but I think he’s already proved he’s a threat receiving out of the backfield at the least

 

[cway313]

What do you think of Travis Benjamin comparison? Fast and electric with the ball in his hands. Similar body build? I don't remember Travis's speed compared to Chris but he was a track guy too at Miami.

Travis was a legit 4.3 guy, Chris has to be sub 4.4.

 

[CoastCane]

Agreed. We need 1 True RB in the class either through high school or portal. I doubt all RB on the current roster stick after this year. Some feelings will be hurt cause their aren’t enough touches for all them .

Johnson is a weapon not a true RB

Ole Miss under Kevin Smith had 4 running backs to rush for over 500 yards last year.

 

[Brains]

Texas has issues much deeper than the HC.

Cutty Sark can outdrank me.

 

[Canesfan_134]

I watched Percy Harvin highlights earlier and I think he’s the best comparison for this kid in terms of body type/play style. Percy was more muscular and obviously a better athlete overall. But in terms of play style and versatility I think it’s a solid comp.

Between Chris Johnson and Robby Washington Gattis would have so many weapons. We just need an alpha dog WR1 like Hykeem on board with Ray Ray.

 

[RedSquare]

Rooster hasn't been utilized by Gattis yet though.

Of course.

Let me rephrase:

“How Rooster WILL be utilized, is how Johnson will be”,

 

[mirvin88]

The word has been they are both lazy. I also don’t see Chaney as a factor. He’s had back to back season ending injuries and now he got a couple young studs breathing down his neck.

Unfortunate but plausible.