Glassboro Standout Johnson to Play Football at Rutgers
Jul 20 | Football
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Standout outside linebacker/defensive end George Johnson of Glassboro High School has signed an institutional letter to attend Rutgers University and play football for the Scarlet Knights, it was announced today. Johnson will be eligible to compete beginning in the upcoming 2006 season.
The 6-4, 230-pound Johnson had an excellent senior season when he led his team to an 11-1 record and a berth in the South Jersey Group I championship game. A linebacker and tight end at Glassboro, Johnson was named the South Jersey Touchdown Club Lineman of the Year and the Gloucester County Times Defensive Player of the Year. As a tight end, Johnson caught 12 passes for 446 yards and six touchdowns.
'George is an outstanding football player and a fine young man,' said Greg Schiano, Rutgers head football coach. 'We're thrilled to have him as a member of the Rutgers football family.'
A first-team Philadelphia Inquirer All-South Jersey selection, Johnson was a first-team all-county choice who had 73 tackles, 56 solo stops, 27 tackles for loss and 10 quarterback sacks. He also caused five fumbles, broke up three passes, blocked a punt and had nine quarterback pressures.
Johnson was named one of the captains of the New Jersey team in the prestigious Governor's Bowl Game and recorded six tackles and two sacks in helping to lead New Jersey to a 30-6 victory over New York. A PrepStar All-BIG EAST/Independent Region choice, Johnson was also rated the No. 30 inside linebacker nationally by Rivals.com and was listed as the 17th-best prospect in New Jersey by Rivals.com.
