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The desire of a pair of speedsters to up their game to the Power Five has benefited the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, who were looking to replace some receivers from last season.
Now in your program at No. 0 is Tony Johnson, a redshirt junior from Ocala, Florida, who spent three seasons at Florida Atlantic. Johnson is 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds and will be able to stretch the field for Indiana transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Brady Lichtenberg or whoever wins the job behind center.
Wearing No. 4 is 5-foot-7, 165-pound receiver Tyrin Smith, who is fast enough to say he can beat Johnson in a race. Smith found many holes for the UTEP Miners in Conference USA. Between the “receiving firm” of Johnson and Smith there are 183 Division I catches with more to come.
D.J. Taylor broke up this pass to Tyrin Smith, but those Smith has grabbed in spring football have been turned into big gainers with his blazing speed.
Here’s a closer look at both burners that will only enhance the wide receiver room of the 2024 Bearcats:
Tony Johnson
The part of Florida Johnson is from is known as the Horse Capital of the World. When in full gallop, Johnson has turned some heads at Nippert Stadium.
Originally a walk-on at FAU, after a redshirt year, he caught 23 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns in 2022. Last season was even better as he hauled down 37 balls for 411 yards and four touchdowns. It was FAU’s first season in the American Athletic Conference, and Johnson had one of his better games with eight catches for 131 yards in a 56-14 dismantling of the USF Bulls at Raymond James Stadium.
Johnson likes to work, often FaceTiming UC quarterbacks just to go over signals. During the first week of practice, those watching noticed his ability to find the ball.
“I feel like work is what brought me to this place I am right now,” Johnson said….
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Author : Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Publish date : 2024-03-28 17:53:19
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