Texas A&M Football: Top 5 prospects for 2023 NFL Draft

Oct 16, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Devon Achane (6) celebrates with wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) after scoring a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Dazz Newsome #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels stretches to make the catch against Antonio Johnson #27 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Antonio Johnson was a breakout performer for Texas A&M last season, earning some recognition as one of the top defensive backs in the SEC.

The former top-100 recruit in the 2020 class was the No. 4 safety in the nation and top prospect from the state of Illinois, according to the composite. While he had a quiet freshman season with 14 tackles and a pass breakup in four games, he turned that in for a huge sophomore campaign.

In fact, he finished with 79 total tackles (second on the team), 8.5 tackles for loss, a sack, an interception, and five pass breakups.

Johnson is more of a nickel/safety hybrid and looks like the top returning defender on the team and the Aggies’ current top NFL draft prospect.

Texas A&M’s secondary will be in good hands with Jaylon Jones, Demani Richardson, and Johnson and all three could be on NFL rosters next season.

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