Crootin’.
Not long after Mel Tucker and Michigan State football offered him, former Rutgers commit Steffan Johnson has opened up his recruitment.
First off I want to thank everyone who has helped me throughout this process especially God, my family and my coaches! Thank you to the entire Rutgers coaching staff for recruiting me I don’t take the opportunity lightly, but after a long talk with my family I’d like to decommit.
— Steffan Johnson (@SteffanJohnson) July 25, 2020
Johnson, who is teammates–and defensive backfield partners–with MSU commit Chuck Brantley at Venice High in Florida, announced on Instagram Live Saturday that he was no longer committed to Rutgers and that his recruitment is now open. Many recruiting insiders think MSU has a very good shot at landing Johnson thanks in large part to Brantley already on board at MSU.
Around the time Johnson tweeted that he had a big announcement coming, Brantley tweeted the following:
MSU BABY WE LITTY 🟢🤍🤍🟢😉!
— cinco5™️👁🗨 (@cbrantley22) July 25, 2020
Then after Johnson de-commited Brantley tweeted:
Smell something 😷 https://t.co/1ZYRwuk86Q
— cinco5™️👁🗨 (@cbrantley22) July 25, 2020
Smoke. Fire. Yada yada.
Johnson is a three-star prospect, rated as the No. 123 cornerback in the class of 2021 by the 247Sports composite rankings. He is an intriguing developmental prospect, as he was forced to play quarterback for Venice during his junior season due to injuries. There Johnson rushed for nearly 1,000 yards while lead his team to the 7A state semifinals in Florida. In 2018 Johnson was the starting quarterback at North Port High School. MSU’s coaches are hoping Johnson’s athletic profile make him a good candidate to transition to a full-time defensive back if he decides to go green.
Rutgers, Virginia, and Michigan State are Johnson’s only power five offers. He also has offers from a number of group of five schools.
Michigan State’s 2021 recruiting class ranks 62nd in the country and 12th in the Big Ten.
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