The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching fast and league scouts are solidifying their big boards. Cornerback Chris Johnson could be among the players who hear their name called early in Pittsburgh this week when the NFL welcomes its newest class of rookies. USA TODAY Sports has all the latest on where the prospect out of San Diego State may land.

Here's how USA TODAY's latest mock draft currently projects draft day will play out for the former college star. Chris Johnson 2026 NFL Draft prediction: Pick No. 20 overall, Dallas Cowboys Nate Davis' Fit Analysis: (Pick No. 20 from the Green Bay Packers) This is currently slotted as Dallas' last pick until the Cowboys resurface at No. 92. A team in need of corner help would have to sift through some checkered options here though Johnson, the Mountain West Conferences co-Defensive Player of the Year, who's stock has been surging in recent months, looks pretty clean and pretty promising as a long-term fix.

DaRon Bland currently is the only corner with a long-term future on what will be a reimagined Dallas D in 2026 ? Cobie Durant signing for just one year. See USA TODAY's full mock draft here Ayrton Ostly's Big Board Rank: No. 23 Don't overlook his small school career.

Johnson is scheme-versatile with ideal size for outside cornerback, great vision, and NFL-caliber athleticism. Fluid hips to keep in position at all times. Willing tackler in the running game.

Great ball production in 2025; allowed just a 16.1 passer rating when targeted. See the full big board here Chris Johnson player profile All stats from 2025 NCAA Season Height: 6-0 Weight: 193 Tackles: 49 Tackles For Loss: 3Sacks: 1Passes Defensed: 9Forced Fumbles: 1Interceptions: 4 When is the 2026 NFL Draft The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Thursday, April 23: Round 1 Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3 Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7 How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft Dates: April 23-25 Time: 8 p.m.

ET (Round 1); 7 p.m. ET (Rounds 2-3); Noon ET (Rounds 4-7) Channels: NFL Network; ESPN; ESPN2; ESPN Deportes Streaming: NFL+; ESPN Unlimited & Select; Fubo Fans have several options to choose from to watch the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Network and ESPN will have separate broadcasts, each providing a different analysis of each pick as it happens on draft night.

Cord-cutters can stream the different broadcasts on NFL+, the NFL's proprietary streaming service; ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited, ESPN's streaming services; or cable alternative Fubo , which offers a free trial. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chris Johnson 2026 NFL mock draft: latest prediction for San Diego State Cornerback