Rockmolder
15 years ago
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705300148/Utah-Utes-football-Packers-invite-Johnson-to-attend-mini-camp.html 

Despite earning Sugar Bowl MVP honors and leading the Utah Utes to a 13-0 record and a No. 2 national ranking, quarterback Brian Johnson didn't have his name called in last weekend's National Football League Draft.

That changed on Monday when he was contacted by the Green Bay Packers. Johnson will participate in the team's mini-camp later this week.

"I'm excited," he said. "All this time I just wanted an opportunity."

The Packers, Johnson noted, provide a good situation to showcase his talents. They didn't sign any other free agent quarterbacks, nor did they draft one.

"So I'm looking forward to getting a lot of reps and show what I can do," said Johnson, who declared himself healthy and ready to go.

Johnson concluded his collegiate career as Utah's career leader in wins by a starting quarterback (26) and completions (673).The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Texan threw for 7,853 yards and 57 touchdowns over four seasons. He rushed for 848 yards and 12 scores.

The impressive numbers, though, weren't enough to get Johnson an earlier call from the NFL.

"Everybody wants to get drafted," Johnson said. "For whatever reason it becomes a little frustrating because you don't understand the complete process or entirely what they're looking for in somebody they want to draft."

The slight, however, has become a positive.

"I will definitely use that as motivation go out there and play everyday," Johnson said. "For every first-round pick, there's a guy that was an undrafted free agent or late-round pick that showed up and had a great career in the NFL. So that's encouraging from that standpoint."

Johnson is one of four former Utes to secure camp invitations as undrafted free agents. Wide receiver Brent Casteel inked a deal with the Cleveland Browns, while kicker/punter Louie Sakoda received an offer to attend the San Diego Chargers' mini-camp. Wide receiver Bradon Godfrey is headed to the Buffalo Bills.

Utah had four players taken in the draft. Defensive end Paul Kruger (Baltimore Ravens) and cornerback Sean Smith (Miami Dolphins) were second-round selections. Cornerback Brice McCain (Houston Texans) and wide receiver Freddie Brown (Cincinnati Bengals) went in the sixth and seventh rounds, respectively.



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Looking good, some respectable numbers in college, he can run to save his life behind our O-line. I'd like to see him at least stay on our practice squad. It's to soon to give up on Brohm and Flynn has outperformed him, so I don't see a roster spot for him.
PackFanWithTwins
15 years ago
Looks like he holds the ball a little low. :)


My bet is he is kept into TC, to press the younger QB's Brohm and Flynn. Otherwise they would be in Union position and would be able to sit comfortable without being required to really try to improve. If there is a threat of getting cut, I can see some harder work.
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