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Considering what he told WolverinesWire back in August, there are no surprises when it comes to 2022 Grosse Pointe (MI) South five-star cornerback Will Johnson’s final group.
The Michigan legacy appears to be narrowing down his list of suitors, and with his ‘final five’ being released on Monday morning, four of the schools he mentioned at the SMSB camp in Detroit months back have made the cut.
In order to procure his services, the Wolverines will have to overcome some stiff competition, as Ohio State, USC, Arizona State and Oklahoma have all made the cut. But the good news is, Michigan has as well — though that was anticipated.
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From various reports, it appears that Johnson and fellow 2022 five-star CB Domani Jackson, from Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei, intend to be something of a package deal at the next level. Jackson hasn’t dropped a top 5 as of yet, but according to 247Sports, Michigan, Ohio State and USC are his top three schools. If both things hold true, then those would be the teams to beat for the duo’s services.
As for Johnson, there’s been increased optimism that he’ll follow his father’s footsteps and end up in Ann Arbor. Currently, there are five 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions, and all of them indicate that Johnson will eventually end up a Wolverine.
Johnson is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 8 player in the country, regardless of position, as well as the No. 4 corner. His compatriot Jackson is rated No. 3 and 1, by the same metrics, respectively. Both visited Ann Arbor for the Wisconsin game this year.
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