NFL draft profile 2026: Chris Johnson (Cornerback, San Diego State)

San Diego, California - November 22: Chris Johnson #1 of San Diego State celebrates after the Aztecs defeated San Jose State during their game at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images) The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh!

This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. The Steelers have built a competitive secondary over the past two offseasons, but don’t have anyone locked down long-term.

Star corner Joey Porter Jr. is awaiting a lucrative extension on his rookie contract, and every other corner on their roster has either just one year left under contract or has a deal that allows the Steelers to move on with few financial repercussions following 2026. Johnson is one of just a handful of first-round prospects who have been brought in for a pre-draft visit, making him a serious contender for Pittsburgh’s top pick.

The basics on Chris Johnson Position : Cornerback Class : Senior Size : 6’0 3/8 , 193 pounds 30 5/8” arms, 76 3/8” wingspan Age : 21 (11-09-2004) Projected draft round : 1st round or early 2nd round Defensive stats via PFF Chris Johnson scouting report One of the things that makes Johnson such an easy prospect to get excited about is that he appears to be a player who is ascending quickly as they gain experience. Despite playing at a non-Power Five school, Johnson was already firmly on the draft community’s radar following an encouraging performance as a first-year starter in 2024. Then he leveled up in 2025.