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Grading the 2019 Broncos linebackers position

By Tylor Walden

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Outside Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Outside Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Alexander Johnson
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 01: Linebacker Alexander Johnson #45 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Alexander Johnson

2019 Stats: 93 tackles (51 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception

After the first quarter of the 2019 season, the Denver Broncos got to see what they had in Alexander Johnson after Josey Jewell could not play due to injury. And he took off with his opportunity in his first game. He made a solid interception of Philip Rivers in the end zone to kill a drive.

From there, he became such a tackling machine in key situations. It seemed he would make big play after big play from time to time. Imagine if he had started the season. He most likely would have racked up over 100 total tackles.

2020 will be an interesting year for Johnson. He could very well develop into an inside linebacker that the Broncos will need for this defense.

Grade: A

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