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LA Rams Free Agency: Trumaine Johnson vs Janoris Jenkins

By Alex Alarcon

Oct 25, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) celebrates after the defense recovered a fumble by the Cleveland Browns during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) celebrates after the defense recovered a fumble by the Cleveland Browns during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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(EDITORS NOTE: CAPTION CORRECTION) Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) reacts after a defensive stand against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 24-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
(EDITORS NOTE: CAPTION CORRECTION) Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) reacts after a defensive stand against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 24-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

LA Rams Free Agency: Trumaine Johnson

The 26th year old and fourth year cornerback had probably his best year yet with the Rams in the 2015 season. Johnson only allowed 55.0 passer rating when targeted, second to Panthers’ Josh Norman. Johnson has shown his true potential last season, but can he continue to play at a very high level? Johnson totaled 58 tackles, along with a season high 7 Interceptions. He also returned one of those interceptions for a touchdown against the Lions. Johnson also has an injury past as well, with nine games missed in the last two years.

Johnson may not be the cornerback in the league, but his upside is his interceptions. While some cornerbacks are great at shutting down and stopping receivers, Johnson adds something special to his resume. Johnson has outstanding hands and routinely locates the ball with ease. Turnovers usually help win a football game, and that is much-needed with the Los Angeles Rams. Johnson recorded the 3rd most interceptions in the NFL, with only one pick behind top dogs Reggie Nelson and Marcus Peters. Johnson could be a top corner in the NFL for a long time if he continues to shut down opposing offenses.

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