4-star RB Christopher Johnson commits to Miami

Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Dillard four-star running back Christopher Johnson has committed to Miami. He originally planned to commit on Dec. 21, but moved up his announcement to this afternoon, as first reported by Matt Shodell of CaneSport.

Johnson is the No. 286 overall prospect and No. 20 running back in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 54 player in Florida.

On3 rates Johnson higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, he is the No. 247 overall prospect, No. 15 running back and No. 50 player in Florida.

The 5-foot-11, 178-pound tailback spent this weekend on an official visit to Coral Gables. It marked his fourth visit to the program.

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Johnson is the first running back commit in Miami’s 2023 recruiting class. Following his commitment, the Hurricanes’ group ranks No. 7 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 1 in the ACC.

The Florida native has an On3 NIL Valuation of $24K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Christopher Johnson On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Christopher Johnson:

“State champion sprinter who is a threat to score as soon as he steps between the lines. Wiry build who lacks an ideal frame to carry additional weight. Measures in at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand. Can take the top off of the defense with ease. The definition of a burner. One of the fastest sprinters in the country running a 10.45 100m, 20.73 200m and a 51.80 400m during his junior track and field campaign.

“Not the most natural receiver of the football, can slap at the ball a bit. Needs to polish hands in order to become a more complete receiver at the next level. Projects to be a lethal role player at the next level but can expand this role if he can develop a broader route tree and clean up his pass catching prowess. NFL upside on speed alone.”