NFL Combine: Fresno State DB Carlton Johnson Skips Running Due To Injury

As defensive backs finished their testing on Friday, Fresno State corner Carlton Johnson was not participating. Per the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson, Johnson

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As defensive backs finished their testing on Friday, Fresno State corner Carlton Johnson was not participating.

Per the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson, Johnson opted not to work out due to a lingering hamstring injury. However, he does plan to run as part of Fresno State's pro day workouts on March 18. Johnson was present at the combine, meeting with various teams and some media during the week.

Fresno State CB Carlton Johnson met with #Broncos at Senior Bowl. He's one of fastest guys in draft. Johnson, whose personal best in 40 is 4.34 seconds, won't run at the combine due to a hamstring injury but plans to run at March 18 pro day "It's going to be pretty fast'' he said

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) February 29, 2024

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Johnson was the fastest player at this year's Reese's Senior Bowl, topping out at a whopping top speed of 22.17 miles per hour.

Johnson was one of six players from the Mountain West Conference to be invited to this weekend's NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Mohamed Kamara and Dallin Holker of Colorado State participated along with Easton Gibbs of Wyoming. Wyoming's Frank Crum and Boise State's George Holani are also set to participate this weekend.

In two seasons with the Bulldogs after transferring from Riverside Community College and Southern Utah, Johnson totaled 82 tackles with five interceptions and 13 pass breakups.