DE Johnson busy with unofficials
Interest is picking up for Charlotte (N.C.) Myers Park defensive end Brian Johnson. The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder has taken a couple unofficial visits already and is hearing from a number of other schools.
"I went to South Carolina's junior day recently," he said. "They didn't offer yet because they don't know what position I'll be. They want to see me work out in person and see me run. There's a chance I could get the offer after that.
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"I also went up to East Carolina, but I haven't heard from them. North Carolina State says they are going to offer me, I've been talking to them since my sophomore year."
Plenty of other schools are interested in Johnson including Clemson, Illinois, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Louisville and Tennessee.
Johnson plans to take a number of other visits in the near future for spring games including East Carolina, South Carolina and NC State.
Is there an early favorite for Johnson?
"I've always been a Florida fan, but they haven't shown me interest," he said. "North Carolina State has been another school I've liked since I was little. I like Mario Williams and Manny Lawson. Now they've got Tom O'Brien and he graduates most of his players. I like the stadium and atmosphere up there too."
Plenty of colleges are interested in the Charlotte prospect. What does he want in a school?
"Of course I want a great degree. I want to go into political science," he said. "I'll look at the program, coaches and atmosphere. I don't want to ride the bench. I'm trying to come in and play. I want to be productive."
Last season Johnson registered 78 tackles, six sacks, 10 hurries, two fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks as a junior last season.
"I got stronger and faster last year," he said. "I was much more disciplined and my pass rushing skills were better. I worked really hard in the weight room in the spring and summer and became a whole new player."