4-star RB Christopher Johnson sets commitment date
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Dillard four-star running back Christopher Johnson is one of the top uncommitted players at his position in the entire country.
Miami, Ole Miss, Clemson, and Penn State are among the schools battling to land him down the stretch, and he is expected make a decision on the first day of the Early Signing Period, December 21.
The Hurricanes are currently considered the favorite to land the in-state star, with the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM) giving Mario Cristobal and Co. a 79.2 percent chance of securing his commitment.
Johnson is the No. 337 overall prospect 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 23 running back and the No. 62 senior recruit in the state of Florida.
On3, however, is significantly higher on Johnson than other recruiting services, as shown in the Industry Comparison. In the most recent On300 rankings, he was tabbed as the nation’s No. 274 recruit, No. 15 running back and No. 50 player in the Sunshine State.
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.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings