Bears opt for defense, select defensive back Jaylon Johnson at No. 50
The Chicago Bears selected Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson with the 50th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
What It Means:
Johnson joins a Bears' pass defense ranked 11th by numberFire last season. The first cornerback off the board on day two, Johnson allowed just 3 touchdowns on 944 coverage snaps over his last two seasons, per Pro Football Focus.
Johnson earned a grade of 83.8 from Pro Football Focus last season, 20th best at his position.
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