Four-Star RB Christopher Johnson commits to Miami

Four-star running back Christopher Johnson of Fort Lauderdale (FL) Dillard High announced his commitment to Miami Sunday afternoon.

The 5-foot-11, 180 pounder chose the Hurricanes over Ole Miss and Clemson.

Johnson on why he chose Miami

“I have been on Miami really hard since the spring,” Johnson said. “I kept a good connection with the coaches. I feel like I can be a big factor to the offense.”

Relationship with coaching staff

“I have a good relationship with coach Cristobal and coach Smith, Johnson said. “We talk about everything outside of football.”

What it means to stay home to Christopher Johnson

“Man it means a lot to stay home and rebuild the crib,” Johnson said. “Nothing better than this.”

Christopher Johnson Scouting Summary

“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.” 

Johnson currently ranks as the No. 286 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting services. He also tabs in as the No. 20 running back and the No. 54 player in the state of Florida.