Dwight Johnson Jr.
- Pos LB
- Height 6-1
- Weight 210
Prospect Info
- High School Dutchtown
- City Hampton, GA
- Exp 2023 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
H.S. Athletic Background
High School: Member of Dutchtown team that posted a 12-2 overall record as a senior … Earned preseason all-state honors … As a junior he helped Dutchtown to the state playoffs … Earned Region 4-AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year honors and first-team all-state accolades … Finished the season with 132 tackles to go along with 21 TFLs, six sacks, one interception and four pass breakups … As a freshman participated in the Seventh Annual Georgia Elite Classic … Three-star prospect by 247Sports Composite, ESPN and Rivals … Chose East Carolina over offers from Georgia Tech, Kansas, Kansas State, Tulane, Vanderbilt and others …
Personal: Father Dwight played collegiately at Baylor (defensive end) and spent time in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles (2000), New York Giants (2002) and New England Patriots (2003).
Connections
- Dwight Johnson Father
Former NFL defensive lineman. Attended Baylor. Played for the Philadelphia Eagles (2000), New York Giants (2002) and New England Patriots (2003)
- Derrick Johnson Uncle
Ex-NFL linebacker. A first round pick coming out of Texas in the 2005 NFL Draft. Made four Pro Bowls all while with the Kansas City Chiefs.