Five-Star Commit Will Johnson Impressed With Michigan's Hot Start

Will Johnson is coming off a monster individual performance.

Despite Grosse Pointe (Mich.) South’s loss to Chippewa Valley (Mich.) High last week, Johnson found a way to rack up more than 200 yards receiving and three touchdowns to go along with a pair of pass breakups and a forced fumble.

Still, Johnson isn’t satisfied. The five-star 2022 defensive back wants close his final year of high school football with some victories.

“We’re getting better every game,” Johnson said. “I missed a week because of some COVID-19 stuff, so that threw me off at the beginning of the season. We’ve picked it up the last two weeks, but we’ve played some good schools. We just have to find a way to win.”

On the recruiting front, Johnson, who is ranked as the No. 16 overall prospect nationally, has been committed to Michigan since late February. The son of ex-Wolverine Deon Johnson, Will is completely locked in and remains the leader of U-M’s 2022 class.

With the season ongoing, Will hasn’t been recruiting too hard, but he is working on one prospect in particular — fellow five-star defensive back Domani Jackson.

“I talk to him every day,” Will said. “I just check in on him. He checks in on me. We just have a friend relationship. I’m trying to get him, but I’m not putting too much on him because I wouldn’t want him to do that to me. I’m doing what I can.”

Will has attended every Michigan home game and has been extremely impressed with the way the Wolverines have played on the field, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

“Man, I’m really impressed with what they are doing,” Johnson said. “Really, I just can’t wait to get up there. I’m ready to get in the defense myself. Personally, I think I can fit in well. I can do a variety of things. They have some great players right now. I think the next couple of years can be special, too.”

Johnson added that he has high expectations for Michigan the rest of the season.

“12-0,” Johnson said. “That’s my prediction. No losses.”

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