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University of Minnesota Athletics
Jonathan Johnson
2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Johnny Johnson
Athlete
5-9, 180
Chicago, Ill.
Robeson High School
Outstanding athlete with good speed primarily played quarterback as a prep but projects as a cornerback on the college level two-star rated prospect by both Rivals and Scout Scout rates him as the nation’s No. 96 cornerback high school teammate of fellow Gopher signee Brandon Green.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Robeson High School, were he was a three-year varsity starter and a two-time All-Public League selection at quarterback helped lead the Raiders to a 9-2 record and a berth in the Illinois Class 5A state playoffs as a senior in 2007 completed 98 of 182 passes for 1,684 yards and 28 touchdowns rushed for 88 yards and eight touchdowns recorded 33 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a defensive back had eight kickoff returns for 357 yards and a touchdown on special teams also averaged 36.0 yards as the Raiders primary punter and handled the majority of Robeson’s kickoffs connected 103 of 227 passes for 2,002 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior in 2006 also rushed for 47 yards and a pair of scores recorded six tackles and two interceptions as a defender coached by Fabray Collins.
RECRUITING: Received recruiting interest from Ball State, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan before pledging to Minnesota.
PERSONAL: Johnny Johnson was born Nov. 6, 1989 son of Crystal Hudson.
Athlete
5-9, 180
Chicago, Ill.
Robeson High School
Outstanding athlete with good speed primarily played quarterback as a prep but projects as a cornerback on the college level two-star rated prospect by both Rivals and Scout Scout rates him as the nation’s No. 96 cornerback high school teammate of fellow Gopher signee Brandon Green.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Robeson High School, were he was a three-year varsity starter and a two-time All-Public League selection at quarterback helped lead the Raiders to a 9-2 record and a berth in the Illinois Class 5A state playoffs as a senior in 2007 completed 98 of 182 passes for 1,684 yards and 28 touchdowns rushed for 88 yards and eight touchdowns recorded 33 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a defensive back had eight kickoff returns for 357 yards and a touchdown on special teams also averaged 36.0 yards as the Raiders primary punter and handled the majority of Robeson’s kickoffs connected 103 of 227 passes for 2,002 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior in 2006 also rushed for 47 yards and a pair of scores recorded six tackles and two interceptions as a defender coached by Fabray Collins.
RECRUITING: Received recruiting interest from Ball State, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan before pledging to Minnesota.
PERSONAL: Johnny Johnson was born Nov. 6, 1989 son of Crystal Hudson.
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