Ratings
| * | Ovr | Pos | St | |
| 247Sports Composite | 4 | 396 | 27 | 56 |
| On3 Industry Ranking | 3 | 494 | 39 | 64 |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | 36 | 77 |
| On3 | 3 | – | 55 | 88 |
| ESPN | 4 | – | 24 | 38 |
| Rivals | 4 | – | 19 | 49 |
Vitals
| Hometown | Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy |
| Projected Position | Running Back |
| Height | 6-foot-1 |
| Weight | 210-pounds |
Recruiting Story
Originally from Georgia, Johnson was on track to be the top running back in 2025 and perhaps reaching five-star status before he tore his ACL his junior year. He has since recovered, but other backs have passed him in the rankings. A member of the 247Sports ‘Freaks List,’ Johnson is both big and fast and fits Michigan football perfectly. He chose the Wolverines over offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, and others.
Readiness Level
Likely a year-two contributor due to the depth ahead of him.
Notes
- Committed June 23, 2024
- Tore his ACL in his junior season of high school
- Once had a 247Sports rating of 0.9767, which had him as a high four-star
Scouting report
Physically-gifted running back with an elite size-speed combination. Measured at over 6-feet and around 200 pounds prior to his junior season. Registers as an elite athlete in the combine setting. Has a track background dating back to early high school, running in AAU national events. Began his career at Calvary Day in Savannah, Georgia prior to transferring to IMG Academy before his junior season. Has shown glimpses of his high-end athleticism on the field. A twitchy, explosive mover with tangible burst. Has the speed to pull away once in open space. Has the strength and size to break arm tackles. Shrugs off defenders. Has not played much meaningful football since transferring to IMG, adding ambiguity to his evaluation. Saw limited carries as a sophomore and has yet to play midway through his junior season. Will need to get back on the field to continue developing and add clarity to his evaluation.
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