The Florida Gators are just getting fall training camp started, but one freshman is already standing out. Cornerback [autotag]Dijon Johnson[/autotag] recorded a pair of interceptions on Monday, the first of camp, according to former Wharton High head coach Mike Williams Sr. on Twitter.
Johnson, a consensus four-star recruit out of high school, initially committed to Ohio State before flipping to Florida. He’s the fifth-highest-ranked player in Florida’s 2023 recruiting class and is competing for a second-string cornerback spot heading into his freshman season.
First Camp practice… 2 pick 6’s!
You’re just getting started 2-6! @DijonJohnson13 #GetMore @GatorsFB pic.twitter.com/Q5YeAQn4PV— Mike Williams Sr (@CoachLikeMike) July 31, 2023
Florida’s No. 1 corner in 2023 will be junior Jason Marshall Jr. Battling for the other starting spot are Jalen Kimber and Devin Moore. Jaydon Hill moved from cornerback to the STAR to compete for reps, opening the door for Johnson and fellow freshman Ja’Keem Jackson to get some reps.
Jackson joined the team as the higher-ranked recruit, but Johnson could easily get the same amount of snaps, especially if there’s an injury to one of the three players competing for a starting spot.
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