The 4-star corner back prospect from Ohio State is one of the top recruits in the country. Dijon Johnson a big, physical presence (6'2", 175 lbs.) on the field that can make an immediate impact for any team. Johnson is a highly sought-after prospect that will be a key piece of the Buckeye's future success. Steve Spurrior Jr recruited him for Mississippi State while Brent Venables and Jay Valai recruited him for Oklahoma and Tim Walton and Tony Alford pursued him for the Buckeyes.
The latest on four-star corner back Dijon Johnson
Dijon Johnson is one of the top corner backs in the country and he's just made his commitment to Ohio State official. Johnson is a versatile player who can line up all over the field, and he's expected to make an immediate impact for the Buckeyes. He will join a team with only 6 scholarship corner-backs on the roster and only two other defensive backs in the 2023 class, Malik Hartford and Cedrick Hawkins.
What Dijon Johnson's commitment means for Ohio State
Dijon Johnson's commitment is a huge win for Ohio State, as they beat out some of the top programs in the country for his services. Johnson is a talented player who will add depth and talent to an already strong Ohio State team. He had offers from Ohio State, Oklahoma, Alabama, USC, and Auburn, in addition to 31 others.
How Dijon Johnson fits into Ohio State's plans
Dijon Johnson is a perfect fit for what Ohio State wants to do on defense. He has the size, speed, and athleticism to be a disruptive force in the middle of the field, and he'll be a key piece of the Buckeyes' defensive plans going forward.
The 5-star athlete from Wharton Tampa, Florida
Dijon Johnson is a 4-star athlete out of Wharton Tampa, Florida. He's ranked as the #46th athlete in the state of Florida and the #29 corner back in the country. He's now a big Buckeye fan, and he's excited to be able to play for the new defensive coaching staff that Ryan Day has put into place.
An impressive football resume
Johnson has an impressive football resume. He was an All-State selection, had 6 interceptions, 4 touchdowns for a 9-3 team that went into the third round of the Florida playoffs. As a sophomore he was a two way player for Tampa Wharton.
A versatile player who can make an impact on both sides of the ball
2023 CB Johnson is a versatile player who can make an impact on both sides of the ball. He played receiver and defensive back in high school, and he's been touted as a potential star at either position. He will play corner back for the Buckeyes in 2023.
Dijon Johnson Crystal Ball
Johnson had all Ohio State predictions leading up to his commitment including Bill Kurelic, Andrew Ivins, Steve Wiltfong, Parker Thune, Justin Thind, and Zach Blostein all coming out on April 16th and 17th. In addition, Rivals analyst Zach Carpenter, Josh McCuistion, Richard Schnyderite, and Kyle Kelly all felt Johnson was going to Ohio State the day he made the announcement.
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