GAMECHANGER: Jamari Johnson EMERGES as NFL Draft Star With Elite Pass-Catching Talent

Oregon Ducks’ rising star Jamari Johnson flashes rare pass-catching talent and positional versatility—could he be the next special tight end to shake up the NFL Draft? The conversation focused on Johnson’s impressive blend of size (6’5”, 257 lbs), agility, and route-running, as well as his ability to thrive as a movement piece and mismatch weapon against any defense. Comparisons to standouts like Travis Kelce, Greg Olsen, and Darren Waller sparked debate on Johnson’s true ceiling as a game-changing flex tight end. The discussion explored concerns about Johnson’s run-blocking technique and whether his skill set is scheme-specific. Key themes included his upside in passing attacks, the balance between production and athletic measurables, and how he stacks up against recent prospects like Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren. With Oregon positioning Johnson as tight end one, all eyes are on his development—will his athletic traits and receiving prowess outweigh limitations as a blocker on draft day? Timestamps: 0:00 Jamari Johnson Scouting Intro 1:27 Johnson’s Receiving Skillset & Traits 5:24 Comparing Johnson and Sadiq 8:49 Blocking Concerns & Run Game Fit 12:50 Scheme Fit & Run Blocking Projection 15:50 Athleticism, Testing, and Flex Potential 18:05 Handling Press, Contested Catches 19:38 NFL Draft Grade & TE Comparisons 24:04 Functional Role & Team Needs 26:26 Final Thoughts & NFL Fit Photo credit: Sam Navarro, Troy Wayrynen, Dale Zanine, Chris Pietsch-Imagn Images    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.   Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.