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Commit #19: Derek Johnson

Defensive Tackle Derek Johnson from Arkansas became Texas 19th commitment. There were talk all along that we need at least 2 defensive tackles in this class, with the uncertainties around Jamarcus McFarland, the staff offered Derek Johnson and apparently he committed on the spot. I think he is originally from El Paso.

Obviously, he is no Jamarcus McFarland, but he seems to be solid. He is #7 on the Arkansas top 21: http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=812287

Here is the blurp that Rival's Arkansas mods wrote about him (apparently a while ago):

Johnson is a big, athletic defensive linemen who could move up this list with futher evaluation. He is also a good bet to receive an official scholarship offer from the Razorbacks following summer camps. Mississippi State was the first school to extend an offer, but they will not be the last. At 6-foot-3, 285 pounds, he has good size and athletic ability. He is also strong in the weight room with a 315-pound bench press max. Johnson registered 98 tackles and forced five fumbles last season for Hoxie. The fact that he plans to major in business could be a bonus for Arkansas since the UA has a nationally ranked business school in the Walton College.

Razorbacks did end up offering.

PS. This is free info from Rivals, btw.

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He will be #3 on the next version of Arkansas ranking.

Get your ass going! You ain't hurt!

by Cyrus on May 29, 2008 12:54 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

Can’t go wrong with the name…

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go TexanHornStros!

by Shake on May 29, 2008 8:27 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

McCombs School of Business represent.

by jc25 on May 29, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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