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NFL Trade Deadline 2020: Top trade targets from each division

By Ian Higgins

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets celebrates after sacking Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets celebrates after sacking Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 18: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs for yardage during the second quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 18: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs for yardage during the second quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

Auburn. Kerryon Johnson. 33. player. Pick Analysis. RB. 50. Scouting Report

After becoming Detroit’s first 100-yard rusher since 2013, Johnson has since taken a backseat to veteran Adrian Peterson and rookie D’Andre Swift. Even though he had two respectable seasons to build off of, Detroit moved in a new direction with the two new additions to the backfield for 2020.

Johnson is a bouncy runner who does his best when getting to the outside. Once the defense is spread trying to get across the field to seal the edge, Johnson does his best when finding and hitting the rushing lane. He may not have elite speed or internet-breaking moves, but his consistent reads and smooth running make all of the difference.

Now like Freeman, Johnson could be acquired as a support-system to a current lead back (Las Vegas) but has the potential to define himself as the early-down ball carrier.

The New York Jets recently cut Le’veon Bell, and could bring in Johnson as a more sustainable option for their backfield worse. Frank Gore is unable to carry the weight of the offense, and La’Mical Perine isn’t ready to lead this offensive running attack.

Landing Spots: LV, LAC, NYJ

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