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GoldandBlack.com video: Four-star wide receiver Tae Johnson discusses recruiting, Purdue and more

by:Brian Neubert•05/06/23•

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FORT WAYNE — In-state four-star wide receiver Tae Johnson has been an absolute priority for Purdue coaches Ryan Walters, Cory Patterson, Graham Harrell and Co. since their arrival in West Lafayette. Saturday, while playing basketball at the Bill Hensley Memorial Run ‘N Slam in Fort Wayne, Johnson spoke with GoldandBlack.com about the recruiting process, the Boilermaker coaching staff and more. See what he had to say here in this extensive video interview.

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