2019 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: Johnathan Abrams | Mississippi St | Safety

WorldWide Rams

Ed "Pi Double i" Henderson

​​​Johnathan Abram
Safety

HOMETOWN              |            CLASS
Columbia, MS          |            Senior
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DRAFT YR:  2019     COMBINE INVITE: YES


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Player Bio: Johnathan Abram prepped at East Marion HS  where he was named the 2014 MAC Defensive Player of the Year in Mississippi. Abram played quarterback and safety while in high school, as he managed to lead his team to the state semi-final playoffs.  Abram completed his junior season at East Marion with a total of 88 tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery. Abram, also recorded 1,288 rushing yards,19 rushing touchdowns, 1,737 passing yards, and 21 passing touchdowns. In addition to football, Abram starred as a varsity baseball player for three years as well. Abram signed with the University of Georgia and started four games in his freshman year with the Bulldogs. Abram would leave Georgia and attend Jones County Community College where he played and ranked as the number one junior college safety prospect.  Transferred to Mississippi State started in 18 games and playing in 26 games. In his two seasons, he finishes his Bulldog career with 170 tackles (14 tackles for loss), five sacks, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions. He would leave a stamp on the SEC has the hard-hitting safety that had an excellent nose for the football finishing up as an All-American.​

​Accolades
2019 NFL Combine Participant
2019 Senior Bowl Selection
2018 Second-Team All-American (The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, AFCA)
2018 Third-Team All-American (Associated Press, Phil Steele)
2018 First-Team All-SEC (Associated Press)
2018 Second-Team All-SEC (Coaches)
2018 SEC Defensive Player of the Week (vs. Arkansas)

Johnathan Abram
Safety
SCHOOL:  MISS ST      |      CONFERENCE:  SEC      
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:  5-11  / 205lb         ARMS: 31 3/8"          HANDS: 9 5/8"       40: 4.55         

COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH |   40 YD DASH  |   VERTICAL JUMP  |  BROAD JUMP |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE  |   60 YD SHUTTLE
​    N/A    |         4.45          |              N/A              |           116”        |             N/A            |             N/A               |             N/A
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PRO-DAY RESULTS
​BENCH |   40 YD DASH  |   VERTICAL JUMP  |  BROAD JUMP |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE  |   60 YD SHUTTLE
​   N/A     |          N/A          |              N/A              |            N/A         |             N/A            |             N/A              |             N/A

Game Film
#38 Johnathan Abram vs. Ole’ Miss (2018)

Strengths: An all around player that plays hard with great instincts and a very cerebral player. Has excellent speed who can cover much ground on the field. A player with versatility that can play both safety positions. Probably a better fit playing the strong safety position. Display physicality and competitive toughness of a fierce tackler with a reputation of a hard hitter.  Has the ability to play both man or zone coverages. A definite playmaker on the field, with the ability to read and react quickly, and creates destruction to offenses. A good tackler who can play in the box and defend against the run. An excellent open-field tackler with the ability to attack the play from downhill. Is excellent as a blitzer, who will transition well at the next level. A two-year starter that is very experienced played well even as a first-year player who will be a year one starter.​

Weaknesses: Will have early-on issues at the free safety position as he not every down free safety. Despite an aggressive and man cover safety, excellent instincts will prompt him to bite against play action passes. Despite cover skills, not fluid enough to play one-on-one on slot receivers.  Does not find the ball quickly as resulting in running through receivers and receiving penalties. Tends to overcommit resulting him not able to change direction in space. Playing at top speed will tend to miss makeable tackles. Undercuts a lot despite being a big hitter, will need to learn to wrap up more often at the next level.

Draft Grade: 5.85

Draft Projection: 1st Round 

Does He Fit?: Yes, the Rams have added free agent Eric Weddle at the free safety position and probably have about two good years left in his veteran body. As a safe and reliable upgrade at the position, selecting Abraham can learn to develop as a viable free safety at the next level. Abram is a special player that has the heart of a lion and the thump of a rhinoceros who impactful to a defense.  

​NFL Comparison:  D.J. Swearinger
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