USC recruiter Lorenzo Ward has targeted DE David Johnson 6-2, 250 of Lithonia, GA for the last two years and that effort paid off Thursday with a commitment. "We teach our kids a lot about loyalty, and South Carolina has been loyal to him since the end of his 9th grade," said Lithonia assistant coach Lloyd Morrison. "He also likes the scheme. He likes how they allow (Jadeveon) Clowney to rip and go after it. That's appealing to him." The 6-2, 250 pound Johnson is being recruited as a defensive end but could grow into a tackle. His versatility is what makes him special. "He can play with his hand on the ground but he moves like a defensive back," Morrison said. "That 250 pounds are well proportioned. He's a down hill player coming to smack you in the mouth." Johnson also liked Auburn a lot, and he also had offers from Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Mississippi State, NC State and Pittsburgh. He's the third player in three years from Lithonia to commit or sign with the Gamecocks. Two years ago Ward landed LB Cedric Cooper. Last year it was OL Joe Harris. Morrison said Harris is still working to qualify and is waiting on his most recent test score to return. He said if Harris does not qualify, he will enroll at Fork Union Prep in Virginia.
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