FIFTH ROUND

QUINN JOHNSON, FB, LSU

6-foot, 246 pounds, 4.72 seconds in the 40-yard dash

At a glance: Drafted 145th overall. ... Full name is Quinn Marcus Johnson. ... Native of Edgard, La. ... Born Sept. 30, 1986. ... Recruited as a linebacker by Nick Saban but moved to fullback when coach Les Miles, who recruited him at Oklahoma State to play fullback, was hired. ... Played 12 games there in 2006, carrying the ball twice, and 14 games there in 2007, starting five and catching three passes. ... Became the primary starter last season after the graduation of Jacob Hester, now with the San Diego Chargers. ... Started 10 of 13 games, carrying the ball 14 times (for 28 yards and three touchdowns) and catching two passes. ... Very physical blocker but appears one-dimensional on offense with so few touches. ... Should be able to contribute on special teams. ... High school teammate of LSU defensive end Tyson Jackson, the third overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Quotable: “Great attitude, tough kid and very aggressive,” running backs coach Edgar Bennett said. “William (Henderson) was always one of the tough guys, and I think this kid has that. I think he can catch, I think he also showed some ability to run the ball. Having a kid like this, with Korey (Hall) and John (Kuhn) creates more competition.”