DE Tyreek Johnson commits to USC
APRIL 2, 2016
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Muschamp offered Johnson February 22nd giving him his first major offer. Becoming a Gamecock then became foremost on Johnson’s mind.
“The education and the environment,” Johnson cited as two primary reasons for his commitment. “I feel like if I don’t make it to where I want to be in football then I can lean on the background of the education I got from there. They have good facilities and stuff. If I do make it, they’ve got good trainers, facilities and good catches that know exactly what they are doing to get you where you need to be.”
Johnson’s only other offer at this point was from Coastal Carolina so the chance to play in the SEC, and do so close to home, was more than he ever had imagined.
“It was very exciting,” Johnson said. “I was actually kind of surprised to be honest with you. I wasn’t really expecting to get an offer from a big SEC school like USC. I feel kind of proud about myself because I know every game my family is probably going to be out there, cheering me on and stuff, supporting me and stuff.”
Johnson also is looking forward to play defense under Muschamp’s watch and learning all he can from defensive assistants Lance Thompson and Travaris Robinson.
“Their defense seems to be very well coordinated, very fast paced and physical,” he said. “I guess I fit into that category for that type of defense.”
Last season Johnson had 89 tackles with 21 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.
“He has a very quick first step,” Lakewood coach Brian Jackson said. “He has excellent pursuit. He separates from the offensive linemen.”
Johnson is USC’s 9th commitment for the 2017 class and the fifth from South Carolina.
APRIL 2, 2016
Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4252344/highlights
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Rivals star ranking 3
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DE Tyreek Johnson 6'4" 245lbs of Lakewood has known for a few months that he wanted to play college football for USC but wanted to wait to make his commitment to Will Muschamp while on campus with his parents for an unofficial visit. That finally happened for him Saturday morning.
Muschamp offered Johnson February 22nd giving him his first major offer. Becoming a Gamecock then became foremost on Johnson’s mind.
“The education and the environment,” Johnson cited as two primary reasons for his commitment. “I feel like if I don’t make it to where I want to be in football then I can lean on the background of the education I got from there. They have good facilities and stuff. If I do make it, they’ve got good trainers, facilities and good catches that know exactly what they are doing to get you where you need to be.”
Johnson’s only other offer at this point was from Coastal Carolina so the chance to play in the SEC, and do so close to home, was more than he ever had imagined.
“It was very exciting,” Johnson said. “I was actually kind of surprised to be honest with you. I wasn’t really expecting to get an offer from a big SEC school like USC. I feel kind of proud about myself because I know every game my family is probably going to be out there, cheering me on and stuff, supporting me and stuff.”
Johnson also is looking forward to play defense under Muschamp’s watch and learning all he can from defensive assistants Lance Thompson and Travaris Robinson.
“Their defense seems to be very well coordinated, very fast paced and physical,” he said. “I guess I fit into that category for that type of defense.”
Last season Johnson had 89 tackles with 21 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.
“He has a very quick first step,” Lakewood coach Brian Jackson said. “He has excellent pursuit. He separates from the offensive linemen.”
Johnson is USC’s 9th commitment for the 2017 class and the fifth from South Carolina.
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