Jets, Steelers scouting buzz
The New York Jets met with a speedy cornerback prospect ahead of the 2026 draft as part of pre‑draft intel gathering, per SI’s reporting (si.com). The Steelers are profiling San Diego State CB Chris Johnson as a Day‑2 candidate, with notes on his ball skills and speed (post-gazette.com).
Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes confirmed he’s met with the New York Jets this offseason, saying he’s already held multiple team interviews while speaking with NFL Draft OnSi. (si.com (si.com)) Stukes posted a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, finishing among the fastest safeties in Indianapolis. (arizonasports.com (arizonasports.com)) He told OnSi he had roughly 14 formal combine interviews — including with the 49ers, Vikings, Bears, Packers, Bengals, Raiders and both New York teams — and has completed in-person visits with Tennessee and Arizona, with most outlets projecting him in the mid-to-late rounds. (si.com (si.com)) San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson underwent a formal combine interview with the Steelers and was invited for a top-30 pre-draft visit in Pittsburgh earlier this month. (post-gazette.com (post-gazette.com) steelerswire.usatoday.com (steelerswire.usatoday.com)) Johnson’s measured testing shows a 6-0, 193-pound frame with a 4.40 40-yard dash (third-fastest among cornerbacks at the combine), a 1.54 10-yard split, a 38-inch vertical and 17 bench-press reps. (post-gazette.com (post-gazette.com)) College tape and metrics back his Day 2 buzz: Pro Football Focus credited Johnson with a 16.1 allowed passer rating in 2025 (lowest among CBs with 300+ coverage snaps), and he recorded four interceptions last season while allowing just two receiving touchdowns across his career. (post-gazette.com (post-gazette.com))
