Strength-based edge prospect with rotation potential after successful positional switch.
Transitioned from interior (Round 7, 2022, Toledo) to edge in 2025 after three seasons primarily between tackles. Saw mostly mop-up work inside (21 games, 207 defensive reps) before positional switch. From Week 14 through playoffs became part of edge rotation. Shows good get-off, violent hands, and good contact balance. Not a gifted athlete but sets strong edge standing up with strength and hand technique to fight off blockers. Uses basic inside pass rush moves (bullrush, swim, chop) and nice head/shoulder jab feint. Not bendy; relies on strength and technique rather than speed to corner. The source notes 'It will be interesting to see if Desjuan Johnson has leaned out his body, more appropriately for edge work. After a full season in his new role, one that suits him, he could make some noise in the rotation at E#4,' suggesting upside after positional adjustment.
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View Desjuan Johnson 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsFor 2025, Johnson was moved outside to edge. From Week 14 through the playoffs he was part of the edge rotation. It will be interesting to see if Desjuan Johnson has leaned out his body, more appropriately for edge work. After a full season in his new role, one that suits him, he could make some noise in the rotation at E#4.
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- What did Turf Show Times say about Desjuan Johnson?
- Transitioned from interior (Round 7, 2022, Toledo) to edge in 2025 after three seasons primarily between tackles. Saw mostly mop-up work inside (21 games, 207 defensive reps) before positional switch. From Week 14 through playoffs became part of edge rotation. Shows good get-off, violent hands, and good contact balance. Not a gifted athlete but sets strong edge standing up with strength and hand technique to fight off blockers. Uses basic inside pass rush moves (bullrush, swim, chop) and nice head/shoulder jab feint. Not bendy; relies on strength and technique rather than speed to corner. The source notes 'It will be interesting to see if Desjuan Johnson has leaned out his body, more appropriately for edge work. After a full season in his new role, one that suits him, he could make some noise in the rotation at E#4,' suggesting upside after positional adjustment.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Desjuan Johnson (DL LAR). Strength-based edge prospect with rotation potential after successful positional switch.
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