Developing cornerback talent who hopes to turn a strong spring into a move up the depth chart ... Begins spring camp listed No. 4 on the depth at one corner spot, where he'll get to learn behind 2011 1st-Team All-Big 12 performer E.J. Gaines.
2011 SEASON
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Outstanding all-around athlete who excelled both on the gridiron and the track ... Was well on his way to a stellar senior season, before suffering a season-ending knee injury five games into the campaign ... In his 5 games before the injury, totaled 60 tackles at cornerback, 2 interceptions, 4 pass break ups, 2 forced fumbles and 3 tackles for loss ... Was his team's defensive player of the year despite the limited playing time, and also served as a team captain ... As a junior, had 20 tackles on defense, while adding 15 catches for 400 yards and 7 touchdowns as a wide receiver ... As a track standout, won a national title in the 110-meter hurdles in the spring of 2010 at the Nike Track Nationals in Eugene, Ore., and was also an indoor All-American in the 60-meter hurdles and the pentathlon ... High school coach - Sam Parker.
PERSONAL
Parents - David & Bridgette Johnson ... Wants to study marketing in MU's School of Business ... Lists hobbies as traveling, shopping, playing video games with friends, playing basketball and running ... Chose Mizzou over Texas A&M, Nevada, Baylor, Houston and Texas-El Paso, among others.
