2017 4th round pick is Dorian Johnson G

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Man, Keim is on fire! So many of us had Dorian Johnson in our Day 2 mocks and with good reason. He is the most pro ready guard in this draft. This allows the coaches to move Evan Boehm back to center where he belongs.

Fantastic pick here. Best of our draft so far because this guy is the most ready to start for us immediately.
 

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just curious about the liver issued he carries since he was born
hepatitis?
do we have some doctor here?
 

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HIPAA means only Johnson can release this.
 

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A run of online after...looks like O line is making a run.

Great pick!!!

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The experts saying this guy can start from day one...Watch him block until the play is over...Love it...
 

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This is the Cards' choice I like the best. He is awesome. I had him and Lamp even. He was health flagged for a liver issue (my people indicate it's controllable). He never missed a start in 4 years of college. He can pass block and he's a pile driver when run blocking. His has longer arms than Doc Ock. He always gets a hand on a rusher and is great at redirecting them. He is a boulder when anchoring. He's been playing on the left side but he's likely fine moving to the right. It wouldn't shock me if he starts game one.

He excels at run blocking. He pulls effortlessly and always squares up before contact. He expects to get to the second level, throwing aside his level one guy and re-engaging with vengeance. He can occasionally run past people but far more often chooses the right target. This guy is a huge plus for the David Johnson. Once they get used to blocking/running style this will be a powerful combo. Dorian will start for a long time. It's a huge break to save the money of getting him this late.

He is somewhat susceptible to spin moves, so he's better staying at guard where his mass makes this move less of a threat. He's so well conditioned he can likely even add some weight without losing agility. Tony Pauline (good evaluator, former NFL scout) had him as the number one guard.

Great post. Thanks.

Just looking at his photo verifies how long his arms are and how well-conditioned he is. Sounds like a great pick.
 

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Great post. Thanks.

Just looking at his photo verifies how long his arms are and how well-conditioned he is. Sounds like a great pick.

Love the massive wing span. Will be hard for Defensive linemen to get their hands on him.
 

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I wanted us to grab a QB, but if Johnson is OK medically, we gotta steal.

Pick is coming up and Kelly is still there (so is Peterman).

Question - did they find Dorian after watching Peterman or find Peterman after watching Dorian?

I want Kelly.
 
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