Tech's Michael Johnson: ready for the NFL

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Tech's Michael Johnson: ready for the NFL

Georgia Tech's Michael Johnson enters the NFL scouting combine this weekend with a second-round grade according to NFLDraftScout.com. With one of the highest vertical jumps on the team, Johnson had several blocked field goals and extra points during his career at Tech. Here he almost blocks Army's field goal in October, 2007.

Georgia Tech's Michael Johnson enters the NFL scouting combine this weekend with a second-round grade according to NFLDraftScout.com. With one of the highest vertical jumps on the team, Johnson had several blocked field goals and extra points during his career at Tech. Here he almost blocks Army's field goal in October 2007.

With more than 23,000 pounds of weights to choose from, Michael Johnson lifts inside The Hugh Spruill Strength Center at Georgia Tech during a pre-season workout.

Michael Johnson hits Notre Dame Quarterback Evan Sharpley from behind causing a fumble on Sept. 1, 2007, in South Bend, Ind. Johnson ended his career at Georgia Tech ranked 7th in sacks.

Michael Johnson sacks Mississippi State's Tyson Lee in the 4th quarter Sept. 20, 2008, at Bobby Dodd Stadium, helping Georgia Tech win 38-7.

Michael Johnson jumps into the crowd to celebrate with fans after Tech defeated Miami last year, 41-23, on a Thursday night game at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Michael Johnson sacks Virginia's QB Marc Verica and strips the ball in the fourth quarter during the Georgia Tech vs Virginia football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Oct. 25, 2008.

In a scene that repeats itself after every practice, Georgia Tech Chaplain Derrick Moore prays with Michael Johnson.

Georgia Tech 's Vance Walker, Michael Johnson and Sedric Griffin sack Florida State's Christian Ponder in the 4th quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.

Michael Johnson returns his 26-yard interception for a touchdown with teammates Morgan Burnett and Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan in the second quarter of their game against Miami on Nov. 20, 2008. This was Johnson's first interception for a touchdown during the season.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson looses his helmet as he's brought down by Georgia Tech defensive end Michael Johnson, left, and Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett during the second quarter of the 2008 Chick-fil-A Bowl.

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Georgia Tech's Michael Johnson enters the NFL scouting combine this weekend with a second-round grade according to NFLDraftScout.com. With one of the highest vertical jumps on the team, Johnson had several blocked field goals and extra points during his career at Tech. Here he almost blocks Army's field goal in October 2007.

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