Raiders great Eric Allen lauds Taron Johnson’s physicality post-trade
Raiders great Eric Allen raved about cornerback Taron Johnson’s physical abilities in the nickel slot on Raiders Review on Saturday.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Taron Johnson is a peculiar talent in the eyes of franchise great Eric Allen. The Raiders acquired Johnson, as well as a 2026 seventh-round pick, from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for their sixth-round pick on March 11. Johnson was a second-team All-Pro honoree in 2023.
The 29-year-old recorded eight passes defensed that season. He registered two interceptions the following year in 2024. On Saturday’s installment of Raiders Review, Allen broke down Johnson’s game film, accentuating how the Weber State product’s techniques help him neutralize wide receivers off the snap.
”When he’s at his best, his hands are on the receiver,” Allen said. “He’s a physical football player. Something that kind of seems like this Raiders defense is really gonna really rally around.
Being physical. ” The Hall of Fame cornerback Allen identified Johnson’s many strengths on the field. Among which, Johnson possesses the distinctive ability to use his physicality to make tackles in space while playing on the inside.