Jackson Powers-Johnson:
Scouting Reports:
Profootball Network: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jackson-powers-johnson-draft-scouting-2024/
Walter football: https://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2024jpowersjohnson.php
Draft Network: https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023/12/21/jackson-powers-johnson-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2024
Fantasy Pros: https://www.fantasypros.com/2023/11/2024-nfl-draft-scouting-report-jackson-powers-johnson-oc-oregon/
Video:
Combine workout: https://www.nfl.com/videos/jackson-powers-johnson-s-2024-nfl-scouting-combine-workout
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsldsSIl7Y4
Articles:
2024 NFL Draft: 10 best available prospects for Detroit Lions on Day 2 (Oregon G/C Jackson Powers-Johnson: Another prospect many believed to be a first-round pick, Powers-Johnson didn’t find a home on Day 1 due to some teams being scared off by medical evaluations and relatively little experience—he only started 17 games in three years at Oregon. The interior offensive lineman battled groin and hip injuries in 2023, the only year of his college career he managed to start all of his team’s games. Still, his positional versatility to play both guard and center at a high level, and his bulldog mentality, could make him an intriguing prospect worth the risk for Detroit on Day 2.) (4-26-24): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/4/26/24141355/2024-nfl-draft-10-best-available-prospects-for-detroit-lions-on-day-2
10 good candidates to be the Lions 2nd-round pick (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon: A favorite to go earlier than this coming out of the Senior Bowl, Powers-Johnson’s star lost some luster. He’s been honored for his play at both guard and center and seems like a “grit fit” in Detroit.) (4-26-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-draft-second-round-prospects-best-available-fits-in-detroit/
5 players whose 2024 NFL Draft range is hard to predict, including Michael Penix Jr. (4. C Jackson Powers-Johnson: Powers-Johnson might be the best center in this draft, or he might be a guy who waits until the second round to find his team. Elite Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey waited until nearly the end of the second round to get drafted, proving that NFL teams can be weird when it comes to when they’re willing to draft the center position. However, Powers-Johnson might be a true blue-chip prospect at the position, so it wouldn’t surprise us if he goes decently high in the first, either.) (4-24-24): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-draft-2024-player-predictions-penix-kool-aid-mckinstry
'With the Top Pick' podcast details their top 18 NFL Draft prospects, who could slip, who is a sure bet (Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon: Wilson says it sounds like Powers-Johnson is slipping out of the first round. Spielman chimes in with the positives, saying he is the most dominant center in the draft and can play center or guard. He predicts the center will still go in the first round.) (4-24-24): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/with-the-top-pick-podcast-details-their-top-18-nfl-draft-prospects-who-could-slip-who-is-a-sure-bet/
Draft sleepers: 8 prospects to target AFTER Round 1 (1. Jackson Powers-Johnson - DJ’s Big Board Ranking: No. 34. Production Score: 79. Athleticism Score: 79. OVERALL DRAFT SCORE: 85. At just 21 years old, Powers-Johnson stands out as one of the youngest offensive linemen in this year’s draft class. Despite starting just 17 career games over three seasons at Oregon, Powers-Johnson has demonstrated enough skill and consistency on tape to merit early-round consideration. In his first and only season as a full-time starter this past fall, Powers-Johnson won the prestigious Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation's top center. His standout campaign is underscored by PFF metrics, which show that he allowed a mere one pressure and zero sacks in 2023. Powers-Johnson also finished with the highest PFF grades in pass blocking (91.3), run blocking (83.1) and overall (83.2) among FBS centers, highlighting his dominance in both facets of O-line play. Currently ranked as the No. 2 interior offensive line prospect by Next Gen Stats with an overall score of 85 -- trailing only behind Duke’s Graham Barton (90) -- Powers-Johnson is well-positioned to be selected perhaps as early as the end of Day 1. If not, he won't last long on Day 2.) (4-24-24): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-sleepers-day-2-standouts-and-day-3-hidden-gems-to-target
Insider notes on 2024 NFL Draft: Trade talk heating up for Broncos' #12 pick, Cowboys eye top center, and more (2024 NFL Draft: Where will Jackson Powers-Johnson land? It seems Johnson's draft stock may be cooling a bit, though some contend that he did not deserve the mid-first round grades many, including yours truly, handed him several months ago. Right now, it looks like the former Oregon junior will come off the board anywhere from the bottom third of Round 1 to the 40th selection.The Dallas Cowboys desperately need a center and the team has interest in Powers-Johnson. I’m told the two sides hit it off when JPJ was in Dallas for an official 30 visit. The Green Bay Packers have also done a lot of work on the offensive lineman. Also, keep the Detroit Lions on the radar for JPJ. The Lions have an ageing interior offensive line, including Kevin Zeitler, who they signed to a one-year deal, and former first-round pick Frank Ragnow. Sources tell me this could be Ragnow’s final season, and he may retire once the Lions' campaign in 2024 is completed. While many feel the Miami Dolphins will select Powers-Johnson with the 21st pick, I’m told there’s not been a whole lot of interest from the team. There was an erroneous report that the center was in Miami for an official-30 visit, but I’ve been told that is unequivocally false and he did not visit the Dolphins.) (4-23-24): https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-insider-notes-2024-nfl-draft-trade-talk-heating-broncos-12-pick-cowboys-eye-top-center
Top 10 returning interior defensive linemen in college football for the 2023 season (7. IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: It doesn't take long watching Powers-Johnson play with a toughness, edge and nastiness to know he would be a fit in Detroit's offensive line room. He won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center in 2023 and has the ability to play both center and guard at the NFL level. He wasn't credited with allowing a sack in his first season as a full-time starter last year.) (5-5-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-10-returning-interior-defensive-linemen-in-college-football-for-the-2023-season
2024 Detroit Lions Draft Primer (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon: Powers-Johnson has the mauler mentality, size, and versatility the Lions’ brass seems to covet upfront. As the 2023 Rimington Trophy (nation's top center) winner and First-team Associated Press All-American, Powers-Johnson could continue Holmes’ theme of drafting good football players over maybe more physically gifted projects. Recently turning 21 years old, the 328-pounder has plenty of upside with good tape for consideration at pick No. 29 if still available.) (4-22-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/2024-lions-nfl-draft-primer
Favorite options for the Detroit Lions on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon - Up until recently, all signs were pointing to JPJ being a first-round lock in the 2024 NFL Draft. Over the last week or so, it doesn’t feel like that’s the case when reading between the lines of what the national media is presenting. That said, I think the Lions would be thrilled with the opportunity of drafting him in the first round. Or the Lions could see if he falls into the second round and they could get aggressive for him on day two. That said, I think they’d be thrilled with him at the 29th overall pick. Obviously, there’s teams before the Lions that need help on the interior offensive line but we’ve seen the Lions get lucky in previous drafts. Powers-Johnson is stout against defenders and is incredibly consistent. His ability to pull and get in space is impressive due to his quickness and aggressive demeanor. Whether it be in gap or zone blocking schemes, JPJ excels in all areas of the field with his grip strength and ability to finish. By drafting JPJ, the Lions give themselves insurance behind Frank Ragnow at center. As we know, there are longevity concerns with Ragnow despite being one of the best players at his position. Additionally, JPJ can play guard. He arrived at the Senior Bowl weighing 334 pounds and showed that he could play guard and center. I think drafting an interior offensive lineman will be relatively high on the Lions list to add competition and depth to the group.) (4-22-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/favorite-options-for-the-detroit-lions-on-day-1-of-the-2024-nfl-draft/
Meet the most interesting player in the 2024 NFL Draft (4-22-24): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/meet-the-most-interesting-player-in-the-2024-nfl-draft
Comparing our favorite draft prospects to Mel Kiper's list (Center - While you can’t go wrong with West Virginia’s Zach Frazier, we will keep riding with Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson as our favorite pure center. Graham Barton is out top interior offensive lineman but we see Powers-Johnson as a long-term starter.) (4-22-24): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-mock-draft-jordan-travis-jaylen-wright/
Surprise top-10 selections, trades, other draft topics (8. Which prospect could fall out of the first round?
Edwards: C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon. "The hype surrounding Powers-Johnson exceeded reality. I think there is a good chance he will still get into the first round but I wanted to pick a player who is not already viewed as being on the fringe. I believe my picks each of the past two years were Nolan Smith (No. 30 overall) and Nakobe Dean (No. 83 overall); both ironically drafted by the Eagles.") (4-22-24): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-draft-biggest-questions-veteran-trades-surprise-top-10-picks-and-answers-to-other-pressing-topics/
Ranking Top 10 Players Lions Could Pick in First Round (5. Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon: Powers-Johnson was the best center at the collegiate level last season, and also has experience playing guard. His versatility makes him highly coveted, as does his relentless motor and ability to dominate in the run game. The Oregon product would also provide good depth for the Lions' offensive line, given Frank Ragnow's injury history. With Kevin Zeitler also on just a one-year deal, there'd be potential for him to provide spot duty while also developing ahead of a starting gig in 2025.) (4-22-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/ranking-lions-options-first-round
Ranking top 12 OL prospects in 2024 NFL Draft feat. Olu Fashanu, Tyler Guyton, Amarius Mims and more (6. Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon: After moving into the starting lineup late as a sophomore, Powers-Johnson moved from guard to center and turned in an outstanding campaign last year.Despite being injured, he was phenomenal during the one full practice he participated in at the Senior Bowl, and he’s a lineman flying up draft boards. Powers-Johnson will be the first center selected in April's draft and end up as a mid-first-round choice.Jackson Powers-Johnson draft projection: Bottom third of round one) (4-18-24): https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/ranking-top-10-ol-prospects-2024-nfl-draft-feat-olu-fashanu-tyler-guyton-amarius-mims
Brad Holmes: Offensive line is "where the game is won." Will Lions double down in draft? (Powers-Johnson is the biggest of the three, a 328-pound giant who won the Rimington Trophy last season as the nation's top center. He's known for his ability to "set a firm pocket" in the pass game, said Jeremiah, than for being a "mauler-brawler in the run game." He wore No. 58 at Oregon, just like Sewell. "He's not a poor athlete, he's just not the athlete the other two guys are out in space," said Jeremiah. "But he's a physical, strong, sturdy presence in the middle who you'll be able to set a nice deep pocket with.") (4-18-24): https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-zach-frazier-could-be-ideal-pick-at-no-29
NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board (Jackson Powers-Johnson-x, C, 6-3, 323, Oregon. Scouting report: Good athlete with excellent size who plays well in space, but nagging injuries limited him to one year as a starter. Fact: All-American last season and winner of Rimington Award as nation’s best center. Gone by: Middle of the second.) (4-17-24): https://apnews.com/article/nfl-draft-2024-top-offensive-players-16d381a752bcd6598b599160617bd063
NFL Draft: In an ultra-deep offensive line class, take your pick from a variety of styles (The interior guys - Last, we have a group of linemen that project as interior players in different ways. Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson played center his last year in Eugene, but he is fairly new to the position, and his size and athleticism could give him a path to start at any of the three interior spots. I like Powers-Johnson best early as a guard with a team that has a starting center he can learn from in the short-term. After that, he can bump inside as a needle-moving center with size, athleticism and nastiness to be a tone setter in the long-term as he learns more tricks of the trade. Anywhere at the turn from Round 1 to 2 would make sense for Powers-Johnson, as teams like the Cardinals or 49ers could be spots for him in the first round.) (4-17-24): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-in-an-ultra-deep-offensive-line-class-take-your-pick-from-a-variety-of-styles-140758698.html
Is Jackson Powers-Johnson A 1st-Round Pick? (4-16-24): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/04/16/jackson-powers-johnson-nfl-draft-1st-round
2024 NFL Draft Stock – Post-Combine VI (Up - Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon: There were reports on ESPN that Powers-Johnson was overhyped and unlikely to go in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but team sources did not agree with those projections. Multiple sources from playoff teams said Powers-Johnson is in the running to be their pick in the first round, with many thinking he is very likely to go in the 20s. I have Powers-Johson in the top 20 of my 2024 NFL Draft Big Board, and while he may not go that high, a number of sources are hoping he gets to their first-round pick. Powers-Johnson sounds extremely likely to be a first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.) (4-16-24): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024stock_32.php
2024 NFL Draft: Highest-graded interior offensive linemen in every category (PASS-BLOCKING GRADE ON FIVE- AND SEVEN-STEP DROPBACKS - Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: 89.8. Powers-Johnson, a top-25 player on the PFF big board, possesses the kind of build that anchors the middle in pass protection. On five- and seven-step concepts, the PFF All-American allowed just a single pressure on 305 pass sets, amounting to an incredible 0.3% pressure rate, the lowest by any interior prospect in the class.) (4-15-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-highest-graded-interior-offensive-linemen-in-every-category
The 10 most likely Lions first-round draft targets at No. 29 overall (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon: The nation’s best center in 2023 was the PAC-12’s best offensive lineman in 2022 while playing guard. The size, movement skills and “grit” are all there to make “JPJ” a perfect fit for the Lions.) (4-15-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-2024-nfl-draft-most-likely-first-round-targets/
2024 NFL Draft: Top 10 offensive line prospects anchored by stars from Penn State, Notre Dame (10. Jackson Powers-Johnson, C/G, Oregon: He is built like a strongman from an early-1900s circus. The 2023 season was Powers-Johnson’s first full-time experience at center (he also has starting experience at guard and even defensive tackle), and while there are still moments of rawness, he's explosive and powerful and plays with an infectious style. He can move in space as a puller and on screens while also having size (over 330 pounds), and plays like he has the awareness meters cranked up. There are multiple times a game where Powers-Johnson will sift through traffic and work to find a more dangerous defender when his original assignment takes themselves out of the play, or tries to take on two blitzing pass rushers at once. Powers-Johnson still has to develop and add polish to his game — he can still get a bit too high out of his stance, and he uses his hands like a barroom brawler and not a disciplined boxer — but he can be a keystone player for an offensive line for years to come.) (4-10-24): https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nfl-draft-top-10-offensive-line-prospects-anchored-by-stars-from-penn-state-notre-dame-154407744.html
2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Oregon iOL Jackson Powers-Johnson (4-9-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-scouting-report-oregon-iol-jackson-powers-johnson
2024 NFL Draft preview: 5 interior offensive linemen that could interest Lions (2. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon - 6-3, 328. (30 reps bench press). Became the first Duck and the first Pac-12 player ever to win the Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center. Powers-Johnson led all FBS centers in overall (84.3) and run-blocking (85.2) grade by Pro Football Focus while ranking second in pass-blocking grade (90.6), allowing just one pressure and zero sacks in 471 pass-blocking reps. He started at all three interior line spots during his Oregon career. His power and ability to anchor really stands out.) (4-9-24): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-preview-5-interior-offensive-line-lions-barton-powers-johnson-frazier
Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Draft First-Round Big Board (No. 29 overall - C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: Powers-Johnson is among the best interior offensive line prospects and the best center in this year's Draft. With that, he can also slide to either guard position at the NFL level. Injuries have hurt the Lions up front in recent years, so adding premium depth at the very least would be a wise decision.) (4-8-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/first-round-lions-2024-big-board
2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Interior offensive linemen (1. C JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON - PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 19. Powers-Johnson possesses starting-caliber power and finesse traits at center or guard for both zone or man/gap-blocking concepts. He is dominant enough at his position to be considered a top-20 talent.) (4-8-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-position-rankings-interior-offensive-linemen
2024 NFL Draft: Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson scouting report (4-5-24): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2024/04/05/2024-nfl-draft-oregon-c-jackson-powers-johnson-scouting-report/
Meet the Prospect: Jackson Powers-Johnson (4-5-24): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-jackson-powers-johnson-2024-nfl-draft
2024 NFL Draft: The top-10 interior offensive line prospects if everyone in college football was eligible (1. JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON, 2024: Powers-Johnson was far and away the best center in college football this past season. His 87.5 PFF grade was over four points higher than the next-closest FBS center. He also led the nation with an 85.2 PFF run-blocking grade while his 90.6 PFF pass-blocking grade paced all Power Five centers. While JPJ will likely remain in the middle of the offensive line in the NFL, he’s more than capable of playing guard as well. In 2022, his 85.3 PFF grade was tied for third among all guards in the country. He’s a truly versatile interior offensive lineman with very few holes in his game.) (4-3-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-the-top-10-interior-offensive-line-prospects-if-everyone-in-college-football-was-eligible
2024 NFL Draft positional rankings OL edition: Top 12 prospects feat. Penn State's Olu Fashanu, Georgia's Amarius Mims and more (6. Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon: After moving into the starting lineup late as a sophomore, Powers-Johnson moved from guard to center and turned in an outstanding campaign last year. Despite being injured, he was phenomenal during the one full practice he participated in at the Senior Bowl, and he’s a lineman flying up draft boards. Powers-Johnson will be the first center selected in April's draft and end up as a mid first-round choice.Jackson Powers-Johnson draft projection: Bottom third of round one) (4-2-24): https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/2024-nfl-draft-positional-rankings-ol-edition-top-12-prospects-feat-penn-state-olu-fashanu-georgia-amarius-mims
Buying, selling 2024 NFL Draft rumors, including J.J. McCarthy being a top-5 pick (“OREGON C JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON IS A FRINGE FIRST-ROUNDER” - Verdict: Buy. ESPN NFL draft analyst and insider Matt Miller recently shared in an article that he’s hearing highly touted Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson will likely not be a top-25 selection in the upcoming draft, and we agree. Powers-Johnson’s night should realistically start at No. 20 overall when the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the clock, and they have somewhat neglected the center position thus far in the offseason, which only increases the dot-connecting. The next four teams slated to pick after Pittsburgh all need interior offensive line reinforcements to some degree, with the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys either losing valuable centers/interior offensive linemen this offseason or perhaps looking to get out ahead of future needs. We'll be keeping an eye on Powers-Johnson’s line, looking to quickly jump on the over, presuming it lands around 19.5 to 24.5. In a class loaded with high-level prospects at quarterback, wide receiver and tackle, as well as some quality defenders who will get pushed out of the top 10, a position like center is going to get bumped down the board no matter the fit/need of certain teams. The Steelers' connection is an angle we’d like to take advantage of if the over/under does land at 19.5, which is a common practice in the early draft betting markets, considering the team is currently without a true No. 2 wide receiver and also has glaring needs at tackle and cornerback. It’s important to remember that centers rarely go in the top 20. Former N.C. State center Garrett Bradbury’s selection at No. 18 overall in 2019 by the Minnesota Vikings is tied for the earliest center draft pick since the rookie wage scale began in 2011. Former Iowa Hawkeyes center Tyler Linderbaum was regarded as one of the best center prospects ever, and he fell to No. 25 overall to the Baltimore Ravens in 2022. Finally, the free-agent class at center was remarkably strong and boasted quality depth, with plenty of teams finding their solution at the position on the open market.) (4-1-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-buying-selling-latest-2024-nfl-draft-rumors-jj-mccarthy
NFL Teams Reportedly Lower on Jackson Powers Than Media Consensus (3-29-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/nfl-teams-low-jackson-powers-johnson
2024 NFL Draft: Top 5 players at each offensive position (1. C JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON: Powers-Johnson possesses starting-caliber power and finesse traits at center or guard for both zone or man/gap-blocking concepts. He is dominant enough at his position to be considered a top-20 talent.) (3-26-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-top-5-players-at-each-offensive-position
2024 NFL Draft: Offensive line prospect superlatives (BEST RUN BLOCKING STRENGTH: JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON: This was a tough choice. Fuaga, JC Latham, Powers-Johnson and a couple of other offensive linemen in this class can be major difference-makers in the run game. Ultimately, I settled on Powers-Johnson because the data points signal that either he or Fuaga should be the choice, and Fuaga got the last award. Is that cheating? Maybe. Deal with it. In all seriousness, JPJ deserves a shoutout due to how impactful he was in Oregon’s run scheme this past season. He earned an 85.2 PFF run-blocking grade with a 15.7% positively graded run-blocking percentage, and he only recorded a negative run-blocking play on 10.5% of his run-blocking snaps. He’s a barrel-chested warrior in the middle and can be an effective run blocker at center or guard.) (3-15-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-offensive-line-prospect-superlatives
2024 NFL Draft: Performance grades for the top 20 prospects on PFF's big board (C JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON - PFF Grade: 84.3. One of the cleanest prospects in this draft, Powers-Johnson is unlikely to fall much, if any, below his ranking here in the actual draft. He earned an 85.2 PFF run-blocking grade and a 90.6 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2023.) (3-6-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-performance-grades-for-the-top-20-prospects-on-pffs-big-board
2024 NFL Draft interior offensive line rankings: Strong group of guards, centers (1. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: 6-foot-3, 334 pounds, Junior. Overview: Interior offensive linemen rarely leave for the NFL with just one year of starting action, but when that solitary season is as dominant as Powers-Johnson's 2023 campaign, it is understandable. The Utah native signed with Oregon as a consensus four-star recruit three years ago and earned immediate playing time for a program that saw all five of its starting blockers either be drafted or signed as free agents by NFL teams. He proved an invaluable swingman the first two seasons of his career — logging starts at both guard spots and even defensive tackle — before seizing the starting center role in 2023 and earning First Team All-PAC-12 honors and an invitation to the Senior Bowl, where he proved just as dominant. Strengths - Has a prototypical build for the interior with a cinder-block-like torso and short, squatty limbs that help him win leverage battles. Broad as a barn door and complements this with impressive initial quickness and lateral agility for his frame, showing the ability to slide and mirror pass rushers much smaller than him. Devastating power to generate movement in close quarters, showing good hand placement and grip strength to latch onto opponents, as well as excellent leg drive and determination to finish blocks. Started at center in 2023 but often played as a guard in 2021-2022, starting three times (twice at RG, once at LG), as well as DT as a true freshman against Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl. Just turned 21 in January. Dominant week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Concerns - Only a one-year full-time starter and played in a PAC-12 conference lacking top DT talent. Virtually all of his snaps at Oregon came while delivering the ball via shotgun. Occasionally gets complacent and too flat-footed in his retreat in pass pro when not covered up, needing to play more consistently on the balls of his feet and ready to react should opponents beat his guards. Summary: Fans will fret more about JPJ's lack of starting experience than NFL scouts will, as his tape is undeniable. The appropriately named Powers-Johnson is pro-ready right now and projects as a future difference-maker and longtime NFL anchor. Grade: First Round) (3-6-24): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-nfl-draft-interior-offensive-line-rankings-strong-group-of-guards-centers
NFL Combine results: 12 standouts from the interior offensive line group (Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (6-foot-3 1⁄2, 328 pounds) - NFL projected position: Starting center or guard. Notable measurable: 328 pounds. Powers-Johnson injured his hamstring at the Senior Bowl so he opted not to participate in the running events, but he did participate in on-field drills. During those drills, he looked powerful, moved with a wide base, and displayed smooth feet. His balance was on point and his barrel chest stood out among the taller, lighter offensive linemen at the Combine. He remains in late first-round contention for me, which should put him firmly on the Lions' radar.) (3-5-24): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/5/24089763/nfl-combine-results-12-standouts-interior-offensive-linemen-draft
Top iOL in the 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Jackson Powers-Johnson, Cooper Beebe, and Others (1. Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon: The 2024 NFL Draft center class didn’t need Jackson Powers-Johnson to declare with Barton, Frazier, and Van Pran at the top. But you won’t see NFL teams complaining about the 21-year-old Rimington Award winner hitting the circuit. At such a young age, Powers-Johnson is already as good as they come. At 6’3″, 320 pounds, Powers-Johnson has stellar athleticism in space, combined with exceptional blocking leverage and power drive, steely physicality at contact, and awareness in both phases. If you want verified positional versatility, Barton might be your choice instead of Powers-Johnson. But if you want a player who can lock down the center position for a decade-plus and be an impact starter over that entire span, Powers-Johnson is tough to bet against.) (3-5-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-iol-nfl-draft-2024/
2024 All-Combine Team, Offense: QB Michael Penix, WR Xavier Worthy showed out at Lucas Oil Stadium (Jackson Powers-Johnson. Best team fits: Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Washington Commanders. This was the toughest decision of the entire week for me. Tanor Bortolini crushed the testing, then went out and aced nearly every positional drill, prompting me to fill my notes with overflowing praise. He was my pick for this spot -- until Jackson Powers-Johnson mightily tossed a coach to the ground in the screen drill, confirming my thoughts about the pivot in one motion. Ultimately, this comes down to a comparison of different styles. Bortolini will thrive in schemes that ask him to fill a Jason Kelce-like role, getting out in front on long pulls and working to the second level in zone schemes. Powers-Johnson, meanwhile, fits more of a traditional mold, one of sheer size and power. His college tape suggests he can also work to second level, too, and he was excellent in every drill he completed in on Sunday -- he just isn't quite as fleet of foot as Bortolini. Both will make their future employers very happy, but I'm going with Powers-Johnson here because of his potential to dominate along the interior.) (3-4-24): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-all-combine-team-offense-qb-michael-penix-wr-xavier-worthy-showed-out-at-lucas-oil-stadium
NFL Draft Notebook (Let’s talk about Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson, often regarded as the top center in this draft. Not a lot of interior offensive lineman that weigh around 330 pounds move like he does. He even logged 30 snaps on the defensive line in the Alamo Bowl a few years ago as the team dealt with opt outs.) (3-4-24): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-notebook-michael-penix-jr-s-iq-pats-decision-at-no-3-depth-of-ol-class-among-combine-buzz
Powers-Johnson Honored to Potentially Join Lions (3-2-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jackson-powers-johnson-combine-lions
Lions could continue to strengthen OL via draft (Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson (6-3, 334) played all three interior spots for the Ducks and there are few holes in his game. His toughness and play style would fit in perfectly in that room. Powers-Johnson talked Saturday at the Combine about the potential of joining an already established unit like Detroit's and how beneficial that can be for a young player coming into the league. "It's huge just knowing that you're going to an organization that has a great offensive line and a great team," he said. "It's humbling to even think I could be part of something like that. Especially have a guy like No. 58 Penei Sewell coming from Oregon. It's really an honor just to be in the conversation.".) (3-2-24): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-could-continue-to-strengthen-ol-via-draft
Combine takeaways from QB//RB/WR drills, OL avail (1. A prospect of many talents. If your NFL team needs a center, the best in this year's class could be Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson. If you need a singer, well, Powers-Johnson is game for that, too. The 6-foot-3, 334-pound prospect told reporters on Saturday that he took a gospel choir class with some of his teammates last spring and found it very much to his liking. NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales asked him whom he sounds like when he sings. "It's close," he said. "It's either Celine Dion or Adele. ... [As a] tenor, I was like Josh Turner. Or maybe George Strait. I'm giving myself a lot of credit. I wasn't that good." He declined to sing in front of the cameras on Saturday, but there's not much doubt about his talent on the football field. Powers-Johnson won the Rimington Award as the nation's top center last season and he dominated at the Senior Bowl earlier this offseason. He entered the combine as NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah's No. 29 prospect in the draft. As such, he's getting plenty of attention from NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears, who have a need at center. He said he channeled the famous Saturday Night Live Superfans sketch when he met with the team here in Indianapolis: "I walked in and was like 'Daaaa Bears.' " -- Dan Parr) (3-2-24): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-during-saturday-s-activities-in-indianapolis
TWENTYMAN: Combine Day 4 observations (Burger honor: Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson might be the best interior offensive lineman in this draft class, and he might be the only one who has a burger named after him. The Elk Horn Brewery & Cider House in Eugene has the Big Jax, which is double angus beef patties, double American cheese, two strips hickory bacon, a scoop of mac & cheese, slow smoked pulled pork, house bbq sauce, mayo and a bun topped with a cheese bomb tater keg. Powers-Johnson said he'd be impressed if anyone in the crowd of reporters Saturday could finish it in one sitting.) (3-2-24): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-combine-day-4-observations-zinter-wiggins-mitchell
Top IOL at the 2024 NFL Combine: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Graham Barton Top the Trenches in Testing (Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: One of the fastest risers of the offseason after his work at the Senior Bowl, Jackson Powers-Johnson should steal the show at the NFL Combine. For a center over 330 pounds, he moves remarkably well and is a gifted athlete. He’s in contention for the top marks in this class in terms of his athleticism. After playing just one year at center, teams are curious about how Powers-Johnson can handle the position full-time in the NFL. His interviews will be an interesting part of his evaluation, but I’d be surprised if he didn’t steal the show in testing and drills.) (3-1-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-iol-at-the-2024-nfl-combine/
NFL Draft: Top 5 prospects at each offensive position (1. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon (25): Powers-Johnson has some technical flaws to work out of his game. That can come with time. But his natural abilities are off the charts. He's the size of a power guard but moves like an undersized center.) (2-26-24): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-combine-ranking-the-top-5-draft-prospects-at-every-offensive-position-including-a-surprise-at-wr1/
5 Offensive Linemen Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine (Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: Powers-Johnson is considered to be the top center prospect in the Draft, but is certainly athletic enough to play guard. He was among the top standouts. The reigning Rimington Award winner finished the 2023 season with a 85.2 run-blocking grade and an 84.3 overall offensive grade, via Pro Football Focus. He was ultra-effective for a high-powered Oregon offense. A unanimous All-American, Powers-Johnson is capable of enforcing his will in both facets of his blocks. Be it in the run or pass games, he displays an impressive ability to finish blocks and get downfield in the run game.) (2-25-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/offensive-linemen-lions-targets-nfl-combine
2024 Combine preview: Offensive line (2. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon, 6-3, 334: Powers-Johnson has experience playing all three interior spots and was one of the players upfront who really stood out along the offensive line. He's a really strong player inside who wins with power and strength.) (2-23-24): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2024-combine-preview-offensive-line-fautanu-alt-zinter
NFL Combine preview: 10 interior OL the Lions should watch (Centers with guard range - Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon (6-foot-3, 334 pounds): Power-Johnson started his career at guard and then shifted to the all-important center position his junior season and won the Rimington Award (College football’s best center) this past season. He’s a balanced player with few weaknesses. He is solid in pass protection and a mauler in the run game. His fierce attitude and powerful upper body make him a problem for defenses, while his positional range makes him an asset for the team that drafts him.) (2-22-24): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/22/24078922/2024-nfl-combine-preview-10-interior-offensive-linemen-detroit-lions
Why Daniel Jeremiah thinks OL Zach Frazier is a good fit for Lions (This is a nice class of interior offensive linemen in the draft with four players landing on Jeremiah's initial list of the Top 50 players. He really loves Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson, Duke's Graham Barton and Frazier as the top three interior players. He said all three are athletic, can move people and are plug and play right away.) (2-22-24): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/why-daniel-jeremiah-thinks-ol-zach-frazier-is-a-good-fit-for-lions
2024 NFL combine: Lions looking to re-invest in powerful offensive line (IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: If the Lions are determined to get an interior lineman of the future, Powers-Johnson would be an outstanding fit. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds, Powers-Johnson allowed just two pressures at right guard in 2022, then moved to center this past season and immediately won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s best offensive lineman. The last Lions draft pick to win that award at Oregon -- Penei Sewell -- has turned out pretty all right. Powers-Johnson isn’t the same kind of elite prospect, but he’s regarded as the best interior lineman in the draft, and his versatility makes him a perfect fit for the Lions. Powers-Johnson could begin his career at guard while developing into a long-term insurance option for Ragnow at center.) (2-19-24): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/02/2024-nfl-combine-lions-looking-to-re-invest-in-powerful-offensive-line.html
Is Jackson Powers-Johnson Lions' OL of Future? (2-13-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-jackson-powers-johnson-scouting-report
10 preliminary candidates to be the Lions top NFL draft pick at No. 29 overall (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon: The best offensive player at the Senior Bowl regardless of position, Powers-Johnson is a war daddy on the interior. He moves unusually well for a 334-pounder, showing excellent range and balance on reach blocks and at the second level. Optimally a center, “JPJ” proved in Mobile he’s capable of starting right away at either guard spot, too. He regularly works out with Lions All-Pro RT Penei Sewell and plays with the same brand of angry power and technical prowess. Of the players listed here, Powers-Johnson is the least likely to make it to No. 29.) (2-8-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-draft-10-candidates-to-be-first-round-pick-scouting-profiles/
NFL Draft prospects 2024: Senior Bowl risers and fallers (Senior Bowl risers for 2024 NFL Draft - Jackson Powers-Johnson, G, Oregon. SN Draft pre-Senior Bowl ranking: No. 60 overall. Powers-Johnson lived up to the first half of his hyphenated last name and much more, with smooth athleticism, quick feet and balance to go with his strong, physical blocking. Given he can start at either guard or cente right away, he should go up well into the second round, with an outside at the first before the process is done.) (2-3-24): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-2024-senior-bowl-practice-risers-fallers/8dc0e5761129102211029dd0
5 players the Lions should be watching at the 2024 Senior Bowl (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
6-foot-3 1⁄4 , 334 pounds. Both of the Lions starting guards are pending unrestricted free agents, and the organization may be looking to find a long-term replacement/backup for All-Pro Frank Ragnow, meaning the Lions could, and should, be in the market to add to their offensive line in this draft class. Powers-Johnson played center at Oregon but he showed his versatility in Mobile this week by also taking reps at both guard spots. A player with the ability to line up at all three interior positions would give the Lions some Graham Glasgow-like availability, which as we have seen in the past can be extremely valuable. A strong run blocker with growing pass protection skills and tremendous athletic ability, Powers-Johnson's stock is on the rise. He entered the week considered a top-50 pick but could leave Mobile in consideration for a late first-round pick. Grabbing an offensive lineman at pick No. 29 wouldn’t be overly sexy (to most), but the last offensive lineman Detroit picked in the 20s was Ragnow, so, food for thought.) (2-3-24): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/3/24060300/5-players-the-lions-should-be-watching-at-the-2024-senior-bowl
PFN Names Jackson Powers-Johnson, Quinyon Mitchell Senior Bowl Players of the Week (Offensive Player of the Week: Jackson Powers-Johnson, OL, Oregon. In a football media landscape that can so easily gravitate to skill-position players, let’s give the offensive line a little love. It’s not a simple gesture of grace, either. Talk to folks on the ground or watching the tape from home, and there’s little disagreement that Jackson Powers-Johnson was the best offensive player in Mobile, Ala. The Oregon center only played in two practices, but that was all the 6’3″, 330-pound blocker needed to leave a lasting impression. In 1-on-1s, playing at both guard and his natural position of center, Powers-Johnson was dominant — anchoring with violent hands, matching with athleticism, absorbing power with stellar leverage, and finishing with his trademark physicality.) (2-3-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024-senior-bowl-stock-up-stock-down-players-of-the-week-nfl-draft/
Biggest Winners from 2024 Senior Bowl Practices (Jackson Powers-Johnson | OL | Oregon: It's rare for a center prospect to get first-round hype, but that's what will happen in the coming weeks and months after what Powers-Johnson did this week. He was dominant in 1-on-1 drills, routinely making his opponent look silly in their efforts to get to the imaginary quarterback. JPJ showed off his versatility, as well, lining up and both guard and center. He looked equally comfortable at both spots, and that should only boost his first-round buzz coming out of Mobile.) (2-2-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2024-winners-spencer-rattler-roman-wilson-ricky-pearsall-jr-darius-robinson-2024-nfl-draft-college-football
10 biggest winners from the week of Senior Bowl practices (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon: The big man showed off his big game. “JPJ”, as he’s known in scouting parlance, brought a very impressive combination of short-area strength and outstanding range in run blocking. Pass protection wasn’t quite as clean of a slate, but Powers-Johnson proved he can anchor well inside. Some quality reps at guard showed off the versatility to start as a rookie at either spot.) (2-2-24): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/10-biggest-winners-from-the-week-of-senior-bowl-practices/
5 Biggest Winners Of Senior Bowl Week (Jackson Powers-Johnson
IOL, Oregon: The 2024 offensive line class is loaded, and that was reflected down in Mobile with several offensive linemen performing like high picks. While there were several standout tackles, the presence of Powers-Johnson on the interior stole the show. While he didn't practice on day three, one could argue he was the MVP of the first two sessions and played like a first-round-caliber prospect. Powers-Johnson is smooth, quick-thinking, and completely unpanicked when pressed. He made himself plenty of money in Mobile.) (2-1-24): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/02/01/senior-bowl-winners-2024
Senior Bowl Day 2 and Day 3 observations: Players that could fit the Lions (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon — No doubt about it, one of the best players in Mobile this week was Jackson Powers-Johnson from Oregon. There’s a good chance that he finds his way into the top-25 of the 2024 NFL Draft but crazier things have happened. Especially with an expected run of wide receivers, cornerbacks, quarterbacks and offensive tackles, we could see JPJ fall into the Lions lap with the 29th overall pick. While it’s not a stylish pick, one could argue that the interior offensive line could become one of the biggest needs on the team in the coming weeks. Jonah Jackson and Graham Glasgow are set to hit the market so if either of them end up leaving, JPJ could slide into a starting role at guard. Primarily used as a center with the Ducks, he weighed in at 334 pounds in Mobile and looked better than ever. Always under control with good balance and ability to move in space, JPJ would be an immediate starter for the Lions offensive line.) (2-1-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/01/senior-bowl-day-2-day-3-notebook-observations-players-detroit-lions-potential-prospects/
2024 Senior Bowl Recap, Day 2: Standouts, draft risers and more (C JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON: Powers-Johnson has been the best player at the Senior Bowl through two days. He was one of the top interior offensive linemen going into the week and has not only matched expectations, but exceeded them. He showed up at 335 pounds, which is big for a center, but he still is fast on his feet with power and patience. He feels like a first-round player because of his dominance against all pass rushers.) (2-1-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-senior-bowl-recap-day-2-standouts-draft-risers
2024 Senior Bowl takeaways: Evaluating the talented crop of QBs in attendance; risers and fallers from Day 2 (Ryan Wilson's Offensive Standout: Oregon iOL Jackson Powers-Johnson: "He is a no-brainer" Wilson said. "He has played center and guard here. He feels like a guy you draft and then start for 10 years." "He's just 20-years-old," Spielman added. "He was the best combination of a guy who has size and athleticism and can also move people at the point as a center by himself in the run game. Powerful feet. He played center at Oregon, but I saw him also line up at guard here and not miss a beat. He was the most impressive offensive lineman I've seen here at that position.") (1-31-24): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-senior-bowl-takeaways-evaluating-the-talented-crop-of-qbs-in-attendance-risers-and-fallers-from-day-2/
Senior Bowl Wednesday Practice Winners (Jackson Powers-Johnson
IOL, Oregon - The MVP of the first two days of practices is undoubtedly Powers-Johnson. He's maybe—maybe—lost one rep in two days. Whether lined up at center or guard, Powers-Johnson is smooth, quick-thinking, and completely unpanicked when pressed. You want a day-one starter in the interior of your offensive line? Powers-Johnson will be your guy. If the NFL lets him slip out of the first round, they've made a mistake.) (1-31-24): https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/01/31/senior-bowl-wednesday-practice-winners
Senior Bowl Day 2: Draft's CB1 emerging in Mobile? (Top center exits practice early. Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson, who's dealing with a hamstring injury he sustained while training, departed early from Wednesday morning's practice. Powers-Johnson, Jeremiah's No. 35 prospect in the draft, appeared to help his cause with a strong showing on Day 1 and again on Day 2 before stepping away.) (1-31-24): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-senior-bowl-day-2-standouts-quinyon-mitchell-earning-his-way-into-cb1-conversation
Senior Bowl Stock Up and Stock Down Day 2: Darius Robinson, Jackson Powers-Johnson Dominate on the Line (Jackson Powers-Johnson, OL, Oregon: Jackson Powers-Johnson left Wednesday’s practice early with an apparent injury and did not return, but he did so after already leaving a lasting impression. In just one and a half days, Powers-Johnson already distinguished himself as one of the best, if not the best, OL in Mobile. To start, Powers-Johnson moves incredibly well at 6’3″, 330 pounds. He matched an elite athlete in Michael Hall Jr. with ease and reached his landmarks in team drills on reach blocks. But even more impressive is Powers-Johnson’s strength and refinement at just 21 years old. He may have locked himself into Round 1 this week.) (1-31-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/senior-bowl-stock-up-stock-down-day-2-draft-2024/
Day 1 Senior Bowl standouts, and their NFL potential (Jackson Powers-Johnson, Center, Oregon: Powers-Johnson is the best center in this draft class — perhaps a fringe first-rounder — and those NFL personnel people on hand today didn’t take much convincing based on his practice reps. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound Powers-Johnson is plug-and-play from a technique perspective, and he matches power to agility as well as you could ask. He allowed no sacks, no quarterback hits, and one quarterback hurry throughout his 2023 season. Powers-Johnson is also great at getting to the second level and sealing things off up there — based on his tape, there isn’t much you could want in a professional center that he doesn’t show.) (1-30-24): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/senior-bowl-standouts-ladd-mcconkey-gabe-hall-quinyon-mitchell/
2024 Senior Bowl: 10 players that stood out on the first day of practice (Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon: There was already a lot of hype surrounding Powers-Johnson as a potential first round pick prior to the Senior Bowl. After all, it’s not every day that a center walks onto the field weighing 334 pounds with center and guard versatility. JPJ did just that today. There were multiple reps where he stonewalled defenders with his quickness and power. He plays consistently with a square base and always seems to be under control. Add in his ability to move in space from what he shows on tape and it shouldn’t be a surprise to see him as the draft’s top center. Look for him to have one of the best performances each day, and at this rate, he’s very much in play to be a potential first-round pick come April.) (1-30-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-senior-bowl-notes-10-players-that-stood-out-on-the-first-day-of-practice/
2024 NFL Draft: Insider notes on Tyler Guyton’s rising stock, Quinyon Mitchell’s chances of getting drafted on Day 1 (Jackson Powers-Johnson/IOL/Oregon: Powers-Johnson arrived in Mobile graded as the top-rated center in April’s draft, and he cemented that spot one day into the Senior Bowl. Powers-Johnson lined up at both guard and center, dominating anyone and everyone who lined up against him.He was powerful yet also mobile and effective blocking in motion. Most impressive was the fact that Powers-Johnson was on the fence about participating in the Senior Bowl due to injury, yet he took to the field and looked brilliant every snap he took.) (1-30-24): https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-2024-nfl-draft-insider-notes-tyler-guyton-s-rising-stock-quinyon-mitchell-s-chances-getting-drafted-day-1
2024 Senior Bowl: Day 1 notebook from the first day of practices (Players I thought helped themselves - Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson--quickly proved worthy of his billing as a potential first-rounder. His ability to get out in space and engage targets with balance and power was exemplary.) (1-30-24): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-senior-bowl-day-1-practice-notebook-player-notes/
2024 Senior Bowl Day 1 standouts: WRs Ladd McConkey, Roman Wilson separating from pack (5. Oregon's massive center makes strong early impression. Of the offensive linemen I watched in the National Team's first session, two stood out: Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson and Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga. First of all, they're impossible to miss for sheer size reasons alone -- Fuaga is nearly 6-6 and 332 pounds, with an 81-inch wingspan, and Powers-Johnson is massive for a center at 6-3 and 334 pounds. But Powers-Johnson was terrific in the early going, stonewalling Clemson's Tyler Davis on a bull rush in one-on-ones, handling Oregon's Brandon Dorlus, his college teammate, easily in full-team work and looking surprisingly fluid for a player whose superpower is bullying D-linemen. Amazingly, Powers-Johnson only has one full season at center, but he handled those duties well Tuesday, just as he did all season for the Ducks. Some NFL teams could consider him at guard, too. That flexibility could help make him a top-25 pick. Interestingly, after practice, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke with Powers-Johnson. And yes, center is a need for Pittsburgh. Tomlin famously chatted with Malik Willis a bunch at Senior Bowl practices a couple years ago, only to draft another Senior Bowl QB, Kenny Pickett. But it's not hard to picture Tomlin loving the hulking Ducks center.) (1-30-24): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-senior-bowl-day-1-standouts-wrs-ladd-mcconkey-roman-wilson-separating-from-pack
2024 Senior Bowl Preview: One player to watch at each position, including Oregon QB Bo Nix (C: JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON - PFF Big Board Rank: 56. A fierce battle is brewing between West Virginia's Zach Frazier and Powers-Johnson for who will be the top center in the 2024 NFL Draft. Frazier has been more notable in the draft community, making a name for himself before the 2023 season. Powers-Johnson, meanwhile, emerged after a 2023 season in which he earned an 85.6 run-blocking grade and a 90.2 pass-blocking grade. If he has a strong week, you’ll hear people talk about him the way they talked about John Michael-Schmitz last year as a potential first-rounder.) (1-30-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-senior-bowl-preview-one-player-to-watch-each-position-regon-qb-bo-nix
Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson an ‘easy’ pick among underclassmen for Senior Bowl (1-30-24): https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2024/01/oregon-center-jackson-powers-johnson-an-easy-pick-among-underclassmen-for-senior-bowl.html
Top Interior Offensive Linemen at the 2024 Senior Bowl: Troy Fautanu, Jackson Powers-Johnson Lead Talented iOL Class (1. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: Jackson Powers-Johnson has a good shot at putting himself into the Round 1 conversation with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. A powerful athlete, the Oregon center started just one year at the pivot after bouncing around at multiple spots in 2022, but you could hardly tell. He looks like the complete package at center and can still get better with more experience.) (1-29-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-iol-senior-bowl-2024/
2024 Senior Bowl Preview: Offensive Line (3. Jackson Powers-Johnson | 6’3 320 | Oregon. Top Prospect - Jackson Powers-Johnson: JPJ is the top-ranked center in the class and has the hardware to prove it with a Rimington Trophy. He played center and right guard throughout his career but converted to center full-time in 2023. The positional versatility is a huge plus. He’s likely the top underclassman at the Senior Bowl this offseason. The former Duck is a tremendous athlete who can quickly get to the second level with an aggressive attitude. His football IQ is also excellent, and he often calls the protection alongside Bo Nix. Hand usage is top-tier for any position on the line, and once he locks on, it’s usually over for the defender. He should have a big week to solidify his standing in the class. Powers-Johnson could have a Creed Humphrey-like impact at the next level. PFF graded him as the top-ranked center with a score of 84.3.) (1-26-24): https://nfldraftdiamonds.com/2024/01/2024-senior-bowl-preview-offensive-line/
Senior Bowl 2024 OL Primer: What You Need To Know (Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: My top center in the class, Powers-Johnson is one of the few underclassmen that accepted an invite to the Senior Bowl. I can’t say enough good things about his game, but what stands out most is his functional strength, fluidity in his lower half, and cerebral ability as the hinge point up front.) (1-22-24): https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/01/22/senior-bowl-2024-ol
Jackson Powers-Johnson Interview: How Senior Bowl Impacts His NFL Draft Stock (1-5-24): https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/01/05/jackson-powers-johnson-senior-bowl-nfl-draft-interview
NFL Draft: Position-by-position scouting report of early entries (Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon: It isn't often that blockers leave for the NFL with just one season as a full-time starter, but Powers-Johnson lives up to his name, demonstrating real push-the-pile force at both guard and center while showing surprising quickness and balance given his robust 6-foot-3, 320-pound frame. Grade: second-third round) (12-21-23): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/nfl-draft-position-by-position-scouting-report-of-early-entries
Sportskeeda's 2023 All-American College Football Team ft. Jayden Daniels (Jackson Powers-Johnson/C/Oregon: A two-way player early in his Oregon career, Powers-Johnson successfully transitioned from guard to center this season and did not allow a single sack. He’s now getting the recognition he deserves, as Powers-Johnson won the Rimington Trophy as the top center in the nation and will be the first player at the position selected in next April’s draft.) (12-12-23): https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-sportskeeda-s-2023-all-american-college-football-team-ft-jayden-daniels
2023 College Football All-Pac-12 Team: Oregon QB Bo Nix, UCLA EDGE Laiatu Latu and more (C: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon Ducks) (12-10-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2023-all-pac-12-team-oregon-bo-nix-ucla-laiatu-latu
2023 PFF College Football Awards: LSU's Jayden Daniels claims the Heisman Trophy (Rimington Award (Best Center) - WINNER: C JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON DUCKS. Not only did Powers-Johnson lead all FBS centers in overall grade (83.2), but he also paced them all in pass-blocking (91.3) and run-blocking (83.1) grades. On 471 pass-blocking snaps, the junior surrendered only one pressure for a nation-leading 0.2% pressure rate allowed.) (12-6-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2023-pff-college-football-awards-lsu-jayden-daniels-heisman-trophy
2023 PFF College All-America Team: LSU QB Jayden Daniels, Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and more (CENTER: JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON DUCKS. Not only did Powers-Johnson lead all FBS centers in overall grade (83.2), he also paced them all in pass-blocking (91.3) and run-blocking (83.1). On 471 pass-blocking snaps, the junior only surrendered one pressure for a nation-leading 0.2% pressure rate allowed.) (12-5-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2023-pff-college-all-america-team-lsu-qb-jayden-daniels-ohio-state-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-and-more
All-NFL Draft Team for college football's championship week (C: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon, No. 58, 6-3, 320, JR. In a strong class of upperclassmen centers, Oregon's appropriately named Powers-Johnson bulldozed his way to the top of the board with a breakout "rookie" season in 2023, taking over as Oregon's starting center this year after serving as a valuable and versatile sixth man a year ago. Broad-shouldered, physical, and yet surprisingly agile, Powers-Johnson saw action at every position up front but left tackle for Oregon in 2022. Often providing key blocks and not allowing a single sack, Powers-Johnson emerged as one of just five blockers in the entire country this year as a semi-finalist for the Outland Trophy.) (11-30-23): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/all-nfl-draft-team-for-college-football-championship-week
Week 13 College Football Team of the Week: Ollie Gordon Rushes Oklahoma State Into Big 12 Title Game (Center: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon. The Oregon Ducks are one of the hottest teams in the country and their offensive line is playing nearly perfect football. Finding himself in the limelight because of his elite play, Week 13 was no different for Jackson Powers-Johnson. The big man on the interior for the Ducks powered his way to the second level on the ground. Powers-Johnson was also impressive in pas protection. It was yet another dominant showing from one of the game’s top interior offensive linemen.) (11-26-23): https://collegefootballnetwork.com/week-12-college-football-team-of-the-week-2023-2/
Week 12 College Football Team of the Week: Brilliant Bo Nix Cements Himself as Heisman Favorite (Center: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon. It’s not often that a center dominates the highlight reel for a team, but that’s Jackson Powers-Johnson for you. Arguably the best center in football, if not in line for the best overall offensive lineman in 2023, Powers-Johnson has done nothing but dominate in 2023. While his best highlight of the day came when he crossed the goal line on a long touchdown run like a sprinter, it embodied who JPJ is as a blocker. Always around the action and always looking for work in the open field, he’s as dominant as he is aware of his surroundings and as talented as they come. Week 12 was just another example of this.) (11-19-23): https://collegefootballnetwork.com/week-12-college-football-team-of-the-week-2023/
College Football 2023: Highest-graded players at every position through Week 11 (Power Five: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon Ducks – 81.0. JPJ is second among all centers in the nation in pass-blocking grade and is third in run-blocking grade. He’s surrendered only one pressure on 361 pass-blocking snaps.) (11-17-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2023-highest-graded-players-at-every-position-through-week-11
College Football 2023: Highest-graded players at every position through Week 10 (Power Five: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon Ducks – 81.6. JPJ is second among all centers in the nation this season in both pass-blocking and run-blocking grades. He’s only surrendered one pressure on 328 pass-blocking snaps.) (11-10-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2023-highest-graded-players-at-every-position-through-week-10
2024 NFL Draft Risers & Sliders after CFB Week 9: Cooper Beebe of Kansas State leads the tally while Spencer Rattler disappoints (Risers - #2 Jackson Powers-Johnson/C/Oregon: The overall talent at the center position for the 2024 NFL Draft is nothing to get excited about, but Powers-Johnson could change the narrative if he enters the draft.The Ducks starting right guard last season, Powers-Johnson, has made a seamless transition to center this year and his game has taken off. He has an NFL body, next-level strength and the intellect to quickly move in with the first team on Sundays. If Powers-Johnson forgoes his senior season and enters the draft, he could be the first center selected next April.) (10-31-23): https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-2024-nfl-draft-risers-sliders-cfb-week-9-cooper-beebe-kansas-state-leads-tally-while-spencer-rattler-disappoints
Week 8 College Football Team of the Week: Ollie Gordon II, Bucky Irving are Superstars (Center: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon. The big man in the middle for Oregon was terrific yet again. Jackson Powers-Johnson was dominant on the move and even better in pass protection. Powers-Johnson is playing like one of the best centers in college football, if not the best, and this was a downright dominant showing.) (10-22-23): https://collegefootballnetwork.com/week-8-college-football-team-of-the-week-2023/
2023 PFF College Football Midseason Awards: Michael Penix Jr. takes home the Heisman Trophy (RIMINGTON AWARD (BEST CENTER) - Winner: C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon Ducks. Powers-Johnson leads all centers in college football with a 90.0 pass-blocking grade this season. He hasn’t allowed a sack and has surrendered just one pressure on 230 pass-blocking snaps. The junior also ranks eighth among FBS centers with a 77.1 run-blocking grade.) (10-18-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-2023-pff-college-football-midseason-awards-michael-penix-jr-heisman-trophy
College Football 2023: Highest-graded players at every position through Week 6 (CENTER - Power Five: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon Ducks – 83.3. Powers-Johnson is the only FBS center with 80.0-plus grades as both a pass-protector and run-blocker this season. His 88.4 pass-blocking grade leads all Power Five centers, as he hasn’t allowed a sack and surrendered just one pressure on 183 pass-blocking snaps.) (10-13-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2023-highest-graded-players-at-every-position-through-week-6
2023 College Football Midseason All-America Team: Michael Penix Jr., Dallas Turner and more (CENTER: JACKSON POWERS-JOHNSON, OREGON DUCKS. Powers-Johnson is the only FBS center who has earned 80.0-plus grades as both a pass-protector and run-blocker this season. His 88.4 pass-blocking grade leads all Power Five centers, as he has surrendered just one pressure and no sacks on 183 pass-blocking snaps.) (10-11-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-midseason-all-america-team-michael-penix-jr-dallas-turner-2023
College Football 2023: Highest-graded players at every position through Week 5 (Power Five: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon Ducks – 83.3. Powers-Johnson has excelled in pass protection this season. He’s allowed only one pressure on 183 pass-blocking snaps so far.) (10-6-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2023-highest-graded-players-at-every-position-week-5
8 potential Lions draft prospects to watch in CFB Week 4 (Jackson Powers-Johnson, OC, Oregon: Powers-Johnson is Oregon’s center this year, but his versatile background makes him appealing as a potential Lions target. He’s played both guard spots and also started at defensive tackle for the Ducks. Much like ex-Lions reserve OL Evan Brown, Powers-Johnson has initial power with his punch but doesn’t always have the bulk or brute strength to sustain it. He wins by following up the punch with quick hands and coordinated feet. Powers-Johnson has all the trappings of a long-term reserve lineman who can capably step in and start if needed.) (9-23-23): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/8-potential-lions-2024-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-in-cfb-week-4/
Week 3 College Football Team of the Week: Kaidon Salter, Malik Nabers, Trevor Etienne Headline Exciting Week 3 (Center: Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon. A vintage offensive line performance from the Oregon Ducks highlighted the Pac-12 slate this weekend. Jackson Powers-Johnson paced the Ducks’ offensive line as the big man at center was a man on a mission in each facet. Powers-Johnson moved incredibly well, notably on the second touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Tez Johnson, where he sped to the boundary and paved the way for a screen pass touchdown. It was a masterful performance.) (9-16-23): https://collegefootballnetwork.com/college-football-team-of-the-week-3-2023/
