2021 UConn Football Commit - Christopher Johnson (Jacksonville Florida) -> Decommited 8/13/20 -> Re-Committed 12/16/20)

[Chin Diesel]

Just watched his film. WOW. Size, speed, great hands, long arms and a mean streak. Great get. @huskymedic do you know who the lead recruiter for Chris is/was?

He sure looked a lot bigger than 6'2" and 210.

 

[formerlurker]

He sure looked a lot bigger than 6'2" and 210.

An inch taller and same weight as Charles Woodson in his heyday. Not comparing the two, obviously. Just saying that a frame like that is capable of doing damage on both sides of the ball when it belongs to super athletic people who seek out contact.

 

[uchusky32]

Welcome to the Pound, Christopher!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Plays hoops too.

About 13 ppg and 7.5 rpg.

Christopher Johnson, Westside , Tight End

Also plays basketball. Averaged 12.9 ppg and 7.6 rpg as a junior. 2019: Times-Union All-First Coast second-team selection as an athlete. Worked at tight end...

247sports.com

 

[Exit 4]

Looks like OLB material.

Yeah maybe. Seems like it’s OLB or TE. I like both- wonder which one he prefers. Senior tape make help make the decision. I notice he didn’t denote a position in his announcement graphic like others have.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

He looked like everything to me based on his film. I can't remember a highlight tape that long that had absolutely zero fluff clips in it. Not a one.

I looked at his verified times on his profile. He ran a 4.71/4.56 Forty/Shuttle but that was in February of 2019. I can image what that split might look like in August of 2021

 

[formerlurker]

I looked at his verified times on his profile. He ran a 4.71/4.56 Forty/Shuttle but that was in February of 2019. I can image what that split might look like in August of 2021

MP, can you simplify what that means? In 1988, the assistant coach/bus driver timed our 40's on a calculator watch. Is 4.71 his worst 40 time and 4.56 his best?

 

[Chin Diesel]

I looked at his verified times on his profile. He ran a 4.71/4.56 Forty/Shuttle but that was in February of 2019. I can image what that split might look like in August of 2021

MP, can you simplify what that means? In 1988, the assistant coach/bus driver timed our 40's on a calculator watch. Is 4.71 his worst 40 time and 4.56 his best?

I'll take a stab at it.

4.71 is his 40 time.
4.56 is his shuttle time

 

[formerlurker]

I'll take a stab at it.

4.71 is his 40 time.
4.56 is his shuttle time

Thanks, Chin. Just like you mentioned earlier about him playing bigger on film compared to his size, he sure as heck looks faster than a 4.71/40 number on tape too.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Thanks, Chin. Just like you mentioned earlier about him playing bigger on film compared to his size, he sure as heck looks faster than a 4.71/40 number on tape too.

Generally speaking, even if he played at a small school against marginal competition, there should be some bigger or better athletes on some of that film.

 

[Rewster]

Thanks, Chin. Just like you mentioned earlier about him playing bigger on film compared to his size, he sure as heck looks faster than a 4.71/40 number on tape too.

I thought he seemed quicker also..
He is very fluid and smooth in his initial acceleration. Gets off the ball very fast.
Made me think OLB. Can see him closing ground behind the line of scrimmage real quick.

 

[Njalum1422]

I wonder if his position preference was a factor in him cutting the P5 schools from his top 5

 

[oldanintheway]

Congratulations Christopher, and Welcome.

 

[Drew]

This is a big time addition. Awesome work by the staff.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Christopher!!!

 

[billybud]

I thought he seemed quicker also..
He is very fluid and smooth in his initial acceleration. Gets off the ball very fast.
Made me think OLB. Can see him closing ground behind the line of scrimmage real quick.

Sometimes a guy plays faster than his recorded 40 speed might indicate.

Vision, anticipation, quick starts, fluid hips...all contribute to football linebacker speed.

I've seen all-conference short stops who had a very quick first six steps but could not win a race to the fence in practice.

 

[Wordbomar]

Rivals has us up to 70 in their recruiting rankings. Could end up being our best class since the Big East days!

 

[DoctorWho85]

Speed helps, but if he plays TE, good blocking and great route running mixed with good hands can help with the a relatively slower 40 time.

That being said welcome to the pound!

This recruiting class is getting me so hyped for this coming season.

 

[ktuck911]

If he is really 203 lbs....LB rather than DE. Even if he puts on 20 good pounds.

May be small for a TE at the FBS level unless he gets to 230...

He can ball. That's what matters most with this kid. We'll find a way for him to produce. We need to keep bringing in ballers rather than prototypes.

 

[Watchdog]

He seems astute at being in the right place on defense and running great routes on offense and I like how he showed respect for the referees at the end of plays. Well coached and a solid athlete.

 

[Palatine]

Welcome aboard. Good luck to the young man.

 

[TMB4405]

I don’t follow recruiting closely. But it appears to my untrained eye we have upgraded recruiting based on the commits so far. As someone who views this through Blue colored glasses maybe I am wrong but it feels a lot like 12 years ago.

 

[BlueDogs]

He can ball. That's what matters most with this kid. We'll find a way for him to produce. We need to keep bringing in ballers rather than prototypes.

Yup. Been saying that for 3 years. I’d rather get a a skilled football player a step slower, because 98% of the time they will make up the difference with better angles, quicker reads and faster paths to the ball, and instinctive play making.

 

[gtcam]

Welcome Christopher
Another new player with size, speed, athleticism and someone that many decent programs had their eyes on
RE2 recruiting like RE1 in the OBE

 

[Uconnalliance]

Welcome aboard !! My prayer is RE 2.0 has a QB for you and your talent