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Miami Killian High School DB and Cane commitment Jaquan Johnson set up his Cane official visit for this coming weekend.
And, as an early graduate, he'll be at UM for good beginning in January.
Johnson signed his nonbinding grant-in-aid with Miami last week.
"It was a good moment signing that - it's where I'm going to college for the next four years," Johnson said.
In a statement following the signing, coach Al Golden said, "We're thrilled to add someone of Jaquan's character and work ethic to our football program. He truly understands what it means to be a Miami Hurricane, and he wants to come here to make a difference.
"Quan has become like family to our program over the last several years. He is a sharp young man - smart, tough, athletic, and a leader on and off the field. I know he is proud to be a Miami Hurricane and can't wait to get started in January."
Johnson got an in-home visit from Golden, Mark D'Onofrio and Paul Williams last week.
"That went well," Johnson said. "They were just getting to know me, talking about me coming in January. They told me come in and work hard, that they can't promise me anything but that I can come in and compete."
Because Johnson's mom wasn't available at the in-home meeting, Golden also went to visit her at work.
"He met with my mom at Publix, where she works," Johnson said. "That meant a lot that they took the time out to go see her."
Asked his goals as a Cane freshman, Johnson said, "I just want to go in and learn. I want to go and start from scratch. Everything I did in high school, it's a different mindset - faster game, bigger people. I want to go in and compete and help the team as much as possible in any way."
Of what he sees for the future of the Cane program, Johnson said, "I think we're going to be able to compete with the best of them, we just have to be willing to work."
He adds of UM coaches that "I think they're amazing. I like all of them."
Johnson won't take any visits besides UM and when he committed he chose Miami over South Carolina, Florida and Florida State. He will compete in the Army All-American game before arriving in Coral Gables.
And, as an early graduate, he'll be at UM for good beginning in January.
Johnson signed his nonbinding grant-in-aid with Miami last week.
"It was a good moment signing that - it's where I'm going to college for the next four years," Johnson said.
In a statement following the signing, coach Al Golden said, "We're thrilled to add someone of Jaquan's character and work ethic to our football program. He truly understands what it means to be a Miami Hurricane, and he wants to come here to make a difference.
"Quan has become like family to our program over the last several years. He is a sharp young man - smart, tough, athletic, and a leader on and off the field. I know he is proud to be a Miami Hurricane and can't wait to get started in January."
Johnson got an in-home visit from Golden, Mark D'Onofrio and Paul Williams last week.
"That went well," Johnson said. "They were just getting to know me, talking about me coming in January. They told me come in and work hard, that they can't promise me anything but that I can come in and compete."
Because Johnson's mom wasn't available at the in-home meeting, Golden also went to visit her at work.
"He met with my mom at Publix, where she works," Johnson said. "That meant a lot that they took the time out to go see her."
Asked his goals as a Cane freshman, Johnson said, "I just want to go in and learn. I want to go and start from scratch. Everything I did in high school, it's a different mindset - faster game, bigger people. I want to go in and compete and help the team as much as possible in any way."
Of what he sees for the future of the Cane program, Johnson said, "I think we're going to be able to compete with the best of them, we just have to be willing to work."
He adds of UM coaches that "I think they're amazing. I like all of them."
Johnson won't take any visits besides UM and when he committed he chose Miami over South Carolina, Florida and Florida State. He will compete in the Army All-American game before arriving in Coral Gables.
