Bears draft RB Roschon Johnson in 4th round

The Chicago Bears selected Texas running back Roschon Johnson in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 115th overall.

Johnson backed up Bijan Robinson while at Texas. In four seasons, he accumulated 2,190 yards and 23 touchdowns. Johnson also averaged 5.6 yards per carry across his collegiate career.

Chicago lost running back David Montgomery in free agency this offseason but added D'Onta Foreman. Khalil Herbert figures to also receive significant work out of the backfield.

Pre-draft profile

Johnson was stuck behind Bijan Robinson for much of his Texas career, but not being able to supplant a generational prospect is hardly a knock on his game. In fact, teams will consider it a positive that a player with his running style is making the jump to the NFL without much wear and tear. Johnson profiles as a physical between-the-tackles runner who can create yards for himself by powering through contact. He isn't particularly elusive, but is shiftier than you'd expect given his size and running style. He also has an every-down skill set that will allow him to stay on the field both as a pass-protector and a receiver. Johnson should be another college committee back who goes on to have a much more productive pro career.