Jerrion Johnson

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Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Beaumont, Miss. High School: Perry Central HS

Height / Weight: 6-1 / 195 Position: DB Experience: 1L

2010 (r-Fr.): Played in nine games and posted seven tackles (five solos) ... Got season-high three stops at South Carolina (9/2) ... Had two of his tackles on special teams ... 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted ... Prep: Played for coach Brian Ford at Perry Central High School ... Reached the first round of the Class 3A playoffs his senior season ... Member of the 2008 WDAM/Hair World of Laurel All-Area Football Team ... A three-star defensive back and the 26th ranked player in the state of Mississippi by Rivals.com ... A three-star recruit by Scout.com ... Battled through injuries and totaled 82 tackles, two sacks and four interceptions as a senior ... Split time running the ball while working through some minor injuries, but still rushed for 720 yards and nine touchdowns ... Tallied 350 yards receiving with three touchdowns as a receiver and added 28 tackles, six sacks, six interceptions and 12 passes broken up as a junior ... As a sophomore, he began carrying the ball and rushed for 1,371 yards and 17 scores ... Also posted 64 total tackles and one interception ... As a freshman he saw more time on the defensive side of the ball totaling 59 total tackles and three sacks playing safety and outside linebacker ... Personal: Son of Evelyn B. Johnson ... Majoring in sports management.