The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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COMMITMENT PROFILE country — while four-stars Ahmir Mitchell, a wide receiver from Egg Harbor City (N.J.) Cedar Creek, and Naseir Upshur, a tight end from Phil- adelphia Imhotep Charter Prep, were with Johnson on his previous trips to campus. Next time they return — Aug. 2, for the annual Barbecue at the Big House recruiting event — he'll be able to turn into a recruiter. "I'm not sure on the other guys," he admitted with a laugh. "I know they had a good time at Michigan. I don't think they're going to make a move right now like me." Johnson's commitment is big in its own right. He's a borderline top-100 player at a major position of need for the Maize and Blue after they signed just three defensive ends over the past two classes. He's a pass-rushing terror who is also versatile enough to play elsewhere on the defense. "Johnson is a very skilled edge rusher with good balance and great length," said Rivals.com Mid-Atlan- tic recruiting analyst Adam Fried- man. "He is very explosive off the line of scrimmage and does a good job of lining up the offensive lineman and faking one way before going the other. Johnson is still working on his overall strength and that will really help him on his inside rushes." With another year of high school ball on the way, Johnson will add weight to be ready for the defensive end position in the Big Ten, but he also has the frame to play the "Buck" linebacker position in defensive coor- dinator D.J. Durkin's scheme. — Tim Sullivan Authentic Michigan Helmet THE WOLVERINE • P.O. BOx 2331 • DuRHam, NC 27702 1-800-421-7751 • www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com Riddell's Michigan "Speed" authentic full-size helmet features a large-size shell, special- order facemask worn by most of the star players who choose to wear the Speed, internal padding reflective of the "Speed Classic" design, and 4-pt. chinstrap. Official maize & blue colors. "Michigan" bumper. Approx. 10" tall. Not to be worn. Made to order and dropshipped from the manufacturer. (Item #1465) $299 FREE S&H (add Sales Tax in NC, mI or IN)