Gardner-Webb’s disruption-first edge with NFL pedigree
Johnston stood out at Gardner-Webb as a high-impact **defensive end** who finished his college career with **296 tackles**, a school-record **53.5 tackles for loss**, **69 quarterback pressures**, and **20.5 sacks**, and he was good enough to become a **2008 NFL Draft** pick by Kansas City.[6][8][2] What makes him more than a box-score defender is the consistency of his backfield disruption and pressure production, which signals a player who can win with burst, leverage, and relentless motor rather than just size alone.[6][8] For a team needing a proven edge presence who can affect the quarterback and the run game, he profiles as a strong fit.[4][6][8]
