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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft Watchlist: Clemson vs Florida State

By Erik Schlitt

Nov 7, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77). Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77). Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

The Left Tackle

Roderick Johnson (#77, 6’6″, 308) is the next biggest name at FSU and at one time was considered a first round lock. ESPN’s Mel Kiper listed him as a potential top-ten pick last May, but the junior has struggled in 2016 and seen his stock drop.

Big and athletic, Johnson has an NFL frame that offensive line coaches covet. However, he has struggled with consistency and often finds himself off-balance. In the video tweet below, watch the left side of the screen and see how easily he gets run back into the quarterback once he loses leverage.

Johnson is still only a junior and could return to school to improve his skills, but in a weak offensive tackle class, he could find himself near the top of the group. If he enters the draft, his cost will likely be higher than his value.

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