When Jon Gruden drafted Johnathan Abram in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, he instantly inserted him into the starting lineup and wanted him to be a leader on defense. But that proved to be too much for him, especially earlier in his career when he couldn’t stay on the field due to injuries.
Abram did have the best season of his career in 2021, but he still was a major liability in coverage and his best play came as a pseudo-linebacker where he could play near the line of scrimmage.
So how does Abram fit in new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’s defense? Well, not great.
