RODERICK JOHNSON BIO
Hometown: Florissant, Mo.
Johnson wears No. 75, just like his father did in highschool. The Hazelwood Central star also derives talentfrom his mother.
Photo by Mark Guthrel
Hazelwood Central High
Class: 2014
Sports: Football, Track and field
College plans: Maybe the only thing harder than getting past Johnson to sack the quarterback is getting him to give any indication of where he is going to commit. He's become quite accomplished at saying something while not saying anything. He's guarding his opinions, and hasn't made a choice. Nonetheless, 247Sports says he is expected to commit to Florida State. "I'm still keeping an open mind on everything and going with the process," he said.
Favorite athlete: Johnson insists he doesn't have a favorite athlete. He respects them all. He prefers NCAA sports.
All in the genes: You can't possibly marvel at Johnson's athletic prowess without talking about his parents. Mom Debra (ne
é Martin) was a prolific star in track and field at Sumner (St. Louis) in the late 70's and early 80's. According to information posted by a state coach on Mo.Milesplit.com, mom holds two state records from the indoor state meet (which is no longer run) in the 55 meters (6.98 seconds) and the 400 (58.78). She also owns the No. 8 outdoor time in state finals history for the 100 (11.82), the No. 11 time in the 200 (24.4) and No. 20 in the 400 (55.81). Johnson also said his mother was a four-time state champ in the 100, 200 and 400 but records only go back to 1980 on the MHSAA site. Furthermore, she qualified for the 1985 NCAA Championships for Texas Southern in the 100 and 200. Dad Rodrick played high school football, and wore No. 75, the number his son wears to honor him.
Dad also gave Johnson his incredible size.
