Matt Johnson DRAFTED

[FormerEag]

Congrats to Matty getting drafted in the 4th round to the Cowboys. Great f@#$ing news!!!! GO EAGS! :notworthy:

 

[FormerEag]

Check out Matt's phone call with Jerry Jones... http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=FA3597A0-E9EB-B01B-1C2C466AC12A68F3

And his first presser. http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=FA39BF0C-A51E-FB49-370429B89D4B9678

 

[Obzerver]

Very nice!!

 

[FrontFive4Life]

Couldn't have happened to a better dude. Looks like I'll have to become a Cowboys fan now (except for when they play the 'hawks).

 

[EWURanger]

Just saw this.....so awesome. Congrats and well deserved to MJ.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Just saw this.....so awesome. Congrats and well deserved to MJ.

Just saw this as well. Hell yeah! I thought he had a good chance to be drafted late, but never did I think he would go before the 6th or 7th, let alone in the 4th! Too bad I hate the Cowboys. :lol:

Congrats Matt!

 

[HannahO]

Just great news! So happy for him and hoping for great success at the next level. :thumb:

 

[LDopaPDX]

Great news!!!

 

[kalm]

Won't forget Baldwin's scheme against Nova's Matt Szczur in the semi game - he's going to get to know Matt Johnson real well. That performance was a piece of art. Matt reminded me a lot of Palamalu, seemingly everywhere at once. Very cool news and very deserving.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/18883503/grading-the-draft----nfc-teams" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It will take at least three years before we can truly assess how the 32 NFL teams fared during the three-day draft. Readily apparent is that teams take different approaches, from going for the best available talent to focusing on team needs -- or some combination therein -- to gambling on character concerns and long-term potential.

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys: C

The Cowboys pulled one of the early surprises of the draft, trading up to select LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne at No. 6 overall. Considering the team signed free agent Brandon Carr and former starter Mike Jenkins and last season's third corner, Orlando Scandrick, Dallas now boasts arguably the league's most talented cornerbacks group. While overshadowed at Boise State, defensive end Tyrone Crawford is an intriguing athlete whose size and athleticism could be maximized in Dallas' scheme. Virginia Tech wideout Danny Coale is the opposite of most of Dallas' wide receivers. He's a good athlete who runs excellent routes and has reliable hands, rather than an extraordinary athlete who isn't quite as consistent between the sidelines as the team might want. Watch out for underrated safety Matt Johnson, who was a consistent playmaker for the 2010 FCS champion Eastern Washington Eagles and could be in position for early playing time considering the Cowboys' struggles recently at safety.

:notworthy: :clap: :nod: :thumb:

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Round four (135) Matt Johnson, SS, Eastern Washington
Johnson picked off 17 passes and registered 334 tackles as a safety in college, unheard of numbers for his position. He missed six games in 2011 due to injury and wasn't invited to the combine. It's a shame because he would have put on a show. He's explosive and has a great change of direction. He will contribute on special teams this year and possibly start down the road.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d828ee919/article/this-dallas-cowboys-draft-class-is-their-best-since-2005?module=HP11_content_stream" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[HannahO]

Pictures from rookie mini camp. Nice one of Matt wearing #37

http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/photo_gallery.cfm?id=1970D20F-E7BD-5468-3443DA4E0F2C0E6B