Randell

Johnson

The 2014 seventh-rounder failed to progress in year three after being tried at several positions, including defensive end, inside linebacker, and outside linebacker over the years. Johnson is probably a special teamer at best.

McKelvin is recovering from offseason hip surgery. He’s not expected to miss much camp, and can be activated at any time. Johnson’s injury is unknown, but he missed time throughout his college career at FAU with nagging injuries.

Johnson had been working with the linebackers to this point. At Florida Atlantic, Johnson played both end and linebacker. He struggles in coverage, so letting him focus on getting into the backfield should help him adjust to the NFL quicker. Johnson will have to show well on teams to crack the 53-man roster.

Coming off an injury-plagued career for Florida Atlantic, Johnson will attempt to crack the 53-man roster as a special teamer. His most likely home for 2014 is the practice squad.

Johnson (6-foot-3 1/4, 242) ran 4.60 at the Owls’ Pro Day, adding a 38 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot broad jump. Injury plagued at FAU, Johnson played end, linebacker, and special teams as a senior, recording 7.5 TFLs and 2.5 sacks. He should help Buffalo’s kick and punt coverage units if he makes the final 53. Johnson is a long shot to become a contributing defender.