2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report - LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson
Defensive Back Scouting Report - LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson
2025 NFL DRAFTDB SCOUTING REPORT
LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson
Position: Cornerback - Outside
College: Southern Utah University
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 190 lbs
Class: Senior


Newt Westen


LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson is a sixth-year senior who spent his collegiate career at Utah, UNLV, and Southern Utah. Over the last two seasons at Southern Utah, he emerged as a standout defender at the FCS level, recording 4 interceptions and 9 pass breakups. As a 1+ year starter at outside cornerback, Pleasant-Johnson demonstrated consistent production, allowing only two touchdowns in his entire college career and finishing with a stellar NFL passer rating against of 65.9.
Strengths:
Great Ball Skills: Has a knack for interceptions and pass breakups (4 INTs, 9 PBUs in two seasons).
Solid Tackler: Consistent tackler with an aggressive mentality, unafraid to initiate contact.
Great Length: Able to contest passes and disrupt throwing lanes.
Solid Speed: Able to match most receivers and maintain coverage over the top.
Weaknesses:
Lighter frame: Limits effectiveness in contested situations and physical matchups.
Competition Level: Played against lower levels of competition at the FCS level.
Too Much Cushion: Coverage tends to be loose, allowing easy underneath completions.
Lack of Press: Has not displayed the physicality or technique to excel as a press corner.
Summary:
Pleasant-Johnson's combination of length, ball skills, and aggressiveness makes him an intriguing prospect. The production and stellar coverage he has shown in college alone are enough to warrant a legitimate opportunity at the next level. Additionally, he has shown the ability to be a solid coverage corner as well as a stout run defender, able to step up and make selfless hits on ball carriers in the backfield. While he does not project to be a drafted player, his production and traits should earn him opportunities to compete at the next level, potentially as a priority free agent.
Grade: Priority UDFA
Southern Utah cornerback LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson (31) takes an interception 59 yards for a touchdown against UC Davis on September 14, 2024.