The Washington Commanders will host their annual local pro day Tuesday, where several draft-eligible players from local schools will participate with the hopes of appearing on the radar of NFL teams.
Players who participate in the local pro days aren’t necessarily first-round prospects. It’s often players who play at smaller schools and/or weren’t invited to the NFL combine. It’s an excellent opportunity for players to impress teams with the hopes of signing as an undrafted free agent if they aren’t drafted.
An interesting prospect was confirmed for Washington’s local pro day as Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network reported Virginia cornerback Anthony Johnson would be present.
UVA DB Anthony Johnson will attend the Commanders’ local day tomorrow, per source.
He will not workout, however, and will instead spend the day meeting with positional coaches. Senior Bowl attendee & first team All-ACC in ’22.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 10, 2023
Johnson began his career at Louisville, where he spent four seasons. He transferred to Virginia in 2021, where he played the final two seasons of his college career. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Johnson was a first-team All-ACC selection in 2022.
Johnson finished the 2022 season with 51 tackles, 12 passes defender and two interceptions. His size makes him an intriguing prospect at the next level, but there are concerns about his speed.
Per Fowler, Johnson will meet with positional coaches but not work out.