Miami fans have lamented over the defensive tackle position over the past few recruiting cycles, but after a solid haul in 2014, things seems to be looking up. Interior line talent does not look to be a strength in South Florida this year, so Miami will be looking out of area for the 2015 cycle.
Last week, Jethro Franklin offered Quentez Johnson (6-3, 310) from Cedar Grove High School in Georgia.
“The defensive line coach followed me on Twitter and coaches follow me everyday so I didn’t think anything of it, but then he DM’d me and said they wanted me to be a Hurricane and I was like ‘whoa’. Then the Head Coach Al Golden came right in behind him,” said Johnson.
Two days after the Miami offer, Johnson tweeted, “So far this #Miami offer was my happiest one lol like bro its Miami.” The Georgia product explained what he meant by the message.
“It’s just that it's Miami. I don’t know, it’s just the Hurricanes. It was a big offer to me and it came out of nowhere. I’ve been getting offers, but not prestigious ones with history like Miami.”
How would Johnson describe himself as a player?
“I have good hands, which is what coaches love about me and I just do what I’m told and make plays. I’m great stopping the run, but I’d say I have better pass rushing ability than most defensive tackles.”
The recruiting process has picked up quicker than he had expected.
“I knew it was going to come sooner or later, but not this soon. I was thinking sometime in the spring, but not during winter break.”
Johnson mentions Alabama, Clemson, and South Carolina as other schools he has high interest in, but says that he is willing to move away from the South.
“It’s just going to be about who wants me the most. Distance won’t be a factor for me and I want to meet new people anyways.”
The versatile defensive tackle says he won’t be hung up on scheme when choosing a school.
“I’m a smart player so I can adjust. It really doesn’t matter.”
Johnson added that he will “of course” be seriously considering Miami and he is planning to visit over the summer. He also cited “academics, playing time, and loyalty of coaches” as factors that will play a part in his decision.
Last week, Jethro Franklin offered Quentez Johnson (6-3, 310) from Cedar Grove High School in Georgia.
“The defensive line coach followed me on Twitter and coaches follow me everyday so I didn’t think anything of it, but then he DM’d me and said they wanted me to be a Hurricane and I was like ‘whoa’. Then the Head Coach Al Golden came right in behind him,” said Johnson.
Two days after the Miami offer, Johnson tweeted, “So far this #Miami offer was my happiest one lol like bro its Miami.” The Georgia product explained what he meant by the message.
“It’s just that it's Miami. I don’t know, it’s just the Hurricanes. It was a big offer to me and it came out of nowhere. I’ve been getting offers, but not prestigious ones with history like Miami.”
How would Johnson describe himself as a player?
“I have good hands, which is what coaches love about me and I just do what I’m told and make plays. I’m great stopping the run, but I’d say I have better pass rushing ability than most defensive tackles.”
The recruiting process has picked up quicker than he had expected.
“I knew it was going to come sooner or later, but not this soon. I was thinking sometime in the spring, but not during winter break.”
Johnson mentions Alabama, Clemson, and South Carolina as other schools he has high interest in, but says that he is willing to move away from the South.
“It’s just going to be about who wants me the most. Distance won’t be a factor for me and I want to meet new people anyways.”
The versatile defensive tackle says he won’t be hung up on scheme when choosing a school.
“I’m a smart player so I can adjust. It really doesn’t matter.”
Johnson added that he will “of course” be seriously considering Miami and he is planning to visit over the summer. He also cited “academics, playing time, and loyalty of coaches” as factors that will play a part in his decision.
