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Michigan Recruiting: 4-star DE Ron Johnson 2016 Commit Profile

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Michigan Recruiting: Ron Johnson 2016 Commit Profile

GBMWolverine Readers: Here is a overview of University of Michigan recent verbal commitment Ron Johnson Jr.

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It is no secret that Michigan remains on a quest to secure high-level defensive ends, especially those who are skilled at weak-side pass rushing. Four-star Khalid Kareem, a local prospect, committed to Alabama. Soon afterward four-star defensive end Ron Johnson, from New Jersey, committed to the Wolverines. Kareem is larger, both are four stars, and the overall ratings seem to flip in close proximity. Kareem may end up as a strong side end.

Ron Johnson has an extensive and most impressive offer list, almost a who’s who resume. Perhaps one reason for the superior list is that Johnson is far from being a one-dimensional player: that is, he does many things very well. Ron Johnson clearly has good physical traits, nice speed, good push, and at times overwhelms the opposition. He should be able to grow into sufficient size at the defensive end position.

Ron Johnson
Height: 6’3
Weight: 221
Number: 7
Current Position: Defensive End
Future Position: Defensive End (4-3 defense) Outside Linebacker (3-4 defense).
City/State: Camden, New Jersey
High School: Camden
Head Coach: Dwayne Savage
Recruiter: Greg Mattison
Committed: 6/25/2015
Top 5 other Offers: Alabama, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oregon.
Offers: 25 to date.
40-Time: 4.60
20-yard Shuttle: 4.56
Vertical: 29″
Power Throw: 38′
Class: 2016 Michigan Wolverine Recruiting Class (Verbal Commit).

Follow Ron Johnson: on Twitter

Rankings:
24/7: 4-star.
ESPN: 4-star.
Rivals: 4-star.
Scout: 3-star.

Note: Stars do matter, but are not absolute in predicting success within a football program. So, with that in mind the GBMWolverine Staff has cleverly come up with a new system of ranking. We are using footballs instead of stars, how can one argue against a system that clever? Below are the interpretations of football power predicted way too boldly long before it matters. In other words, we will give informed opinion with the crystal ball and let the players determine what will happen through years of hard work.

Criteria: Raw talent, athleticism, position of need, intangibles.

GBMWolverine Rankings:

10 footballs: Instant impact player.
9 footballs: Three or four-year starter at a high level.
8 footballs: A starter with all league potential.
7 footballs: A meaningful starter at some time during a career.
6 footballs: A spot starter or special teams player.
5 footballs: Not in the two deep after a two years.
4 footballs: Never made it.
1-3 footballs: See the above.

We have him at 7 footballs overall although he is better (8) against the pass, but less (6) against the run.

Side Note:

Remember just as we did during the season with grading positions or groups we are very tough graders and expect a lot out of those positions or players so this is no different here.

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    • Overview:

    Ron Johnson is a smallish edge rusher who could play defensive end in a 4-3 or outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Over the last two seasons he has recorded 84 tackles, 15 of those for losses, and recorded 14 sacks. At a minimum he should be a pass rush specialist. No grade point average was listed.

    Strengths:

    Johnson’s game is based on speed. He shows an excellent get off, a very good first step, and solid burst. Johnson is a very good overall athlete who shows the ability to dip his shoulder and beat tackles to the corner and then demonstrate closing speed to reach the quarterback afterwards. . Film shows solid hand use and good moves including an excellent swim move and a solid rip.

    Concerns/Needs Work:

    Ron Johnson definitely needs to add weight and get a lot stronger. He needs to better use his hands to keep blockers off his body against the run. Johnson plays a bit stiff which makes his pad level somewhat high at times. How well Ron plays versus the run will determine how much playing time he gets.

    Red-shirt or play his Freshman Year?

    GBMWolverine believes he will likely play his first year, but a red-shirt wouldn’t hurt. Depends on how well the 2015 defensive ends develop in our opinion.

    Ron Johnson Jr. reminds the GBMWolverine Staff of — Former and present Michigan Football Players — A bit of Frank Clark and Mario Ojemudia — who played Defensive End. For college football fans check former Florida State defensive end Brandon Jenkins.

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    2016 Michigan Football Class:

    Michigan currently has twenty-one recruits at this time with Erik Swenson (OL), Dele Harding (LB), Brandon Peters (QB), David Reese (FB/LB), Kingston Davis (FB/HB), Matt Falcon (RB), Michael Onwenu (OL), Kiante Enis (RB/Slot), Dytarious Johnson (LB), Chris Evans (Slot/CB), Antwaine Richardson (CB), Rashad Weaver (DE), Sean McKeon (TE), Victor Viramontes (ATH), Josh Metellus (S), Ben Bredeson (OL), Devin Gil (S/LB), Benjamin St. Juste (CB), Devery Hamilton (OL), Ron Johnson Jr. (DE), Brad Hawkins (WR), and Sir Patrick Scott (CB).

    Final Thoughts:

    We welcome Ron Johnson Jr. to Michigan and hope he has a successful career on and off the football field as a student-athlete at the University of Michigan. Don’t forget to visit our GBMWolverine Message Board to talk about all thing Wolverine. Go Blue!

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