2023 NFL Draft: Jaguars select Texas A&M DB Antonio Johnson in Round 5
After making a deal in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Jaguars picked up a fifth-round selection, pick No. 160 from the New York Giants. With the selection, the Jaguars picked Texas A&M defensive back Antonio Johnson with their final pick in Round 5.
Johnson, 6-2, 198, played in 25 games with the Aggies, accounting for 164 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, one interception and seven pass breakups over three years.
Johnson was named Associated Press First-Team All-SEC in 2022, he forced a fumble in each of the last three games of the season last year as well.
The Jaguars went to the defensive well with their first three picks on Day 3, taking Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller at pick No. 19 and Oklahoma State defensive lineman Tyler Lacy at pick No. 28 in Round 4, while they selected Louisville edge/linebacker Yasir Abdullah with the first pick in Round 5.
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Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson talked about his versatility when meeting with the media.
It’s what stands out to teams when they meet with him. Can play multiple positions on defense, including in the slot: pic.twitter.com/jgSL4NdOCD— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) March 2, 2023
"My versatility, not having a set spot ... I'm a long, tall safety and just make plays and I feel like that's what you need in the secondary," Johnson said earlier this spring at the scouting combine.
The Jaguars entered the draft with a big need within its secondary after experiencing some attrition within the position group last season.
Jaguars' last five years in the fifth round
2023: Yasir Abdullah, Louisville; Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
2022: RB Snoop Conner, Mississippi
2021: TE Luke Farrell, Ohio State
2020: S Daniel Thomas, Auburn
2020: WR Collin Johnson, Texas
2019: RB Ryquell Armstead, Temple
2018: None
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on Twitter at @Demetrius82.
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