JaQuan Johnson has been a known commodity since his freshman year in high school. The Killian star is ready to enter his final spring football before heading to the next level.
“I throw all of the hype and rankings out the window when it’s time to play. I’m still working like nobody knows my name and that’s how I approach it everyday on the field and in the classroom,” said Johnson.
Something that comes with the territory of being an elite prospect is having to deal with constant calls from college coaches.
“I’m tired of it already, but I’ve kind of gotten used to it. I understand why schools want me so I’ll just be evaluating everything.”
Despite most pegging him as a strong lean to Miami, the safety prospect is trying to keep people on their toes.
“I’ve been visiting plenty of schools, so it’s really no school that is sticking out. Everybody has a chance. Once my family and I take all of my visits and talk about everything, I’ll make my decision.”
Johnson was seen throwing up the “U” in his All-Dade picture a couple months ago. He explained how that came about.
“They told me to pose for the picture so I did plenty of poses and that was the one they chose. They’ve been my favorite team since I was a kid and I still like them a lot.”
A major factor in his recruitment also looks like it will be a potential “package deal” with close friend and fellow elite defensive back prospect, Tim Irvin.
“Me and Tim talk about playing with each other all the time. I want to play with him and he wants to play with me. In the end, if there is something better for us then we will go our separate ways, but we want to play together.”
Something working in Miami’s favor is Johnson’s relationship with current Hurricane Deon Bush. The two have known each other for years dating back to the optimist level.
“Every time I see him, he tells me to come to Miami and to put us back on the map. He jokes about it with me, but tells me to make the best decision for myself and he said he will support it wherever I go.”
Johnson is now weighing 185 pounds and hopes to get to 190 by the time his season begins.
“I throw all of the hype and rankings out the window when it’s time to play. I’m still working like nobody knows my name and that’s how I approach it everyday on the field and in the classroom,” said Johnson.
Something that comes with the territory of being an elite prospect is having to deal with constant calls from college coaches.
“I’m tired of it already, but I’ve kind of gotten used to it. I understand why schools want me so I’ll just be evaluating everything.”
Despite most pegging him as a strong lean to Miami, the safety prospect is trying to keep people on their toes.
“I’ve been visiting plenty of schools, so it’s really no school that is sticking out. Everybody has a chance. Once my family and I take all of my visits and talk about everything, I’ll make my decision.”
Johnson was seen throwing up the “U” in his All-Dade picture a couple months ago. He explained how that came about.
“They told me to pose for the picture so I did plenty of poses and that was the one they chose. They’ve been my favorite team since I was a kid and I still like them a lot.”
A major factor in his recruitment also looks like it will be a potential “package deal” with close friend and fellow elite defensive back prospect, Tim Irvin.
“Me and Tim talk about playing with each other all the time. I want to play with him and he wants to play with me. In the end, if there is something better for us then we will go our separate ways, but we want to play together.”
Something working in Miami’s favor is Johnson’s relationship with current Hurricane Deon Bush. The two have known each other for years dating back to the optimist level.
“Every time I see him, he tells me to come to Miami and to put us back on the map. He jokes about it with me, but tells me to make the best decision for myself and he said he will support it wherever I go.”
Johnson is now weighing 185 pounds and hopes to get to 190 by the time his season begins.
