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Michigan football added reinforcements to its secondary on Saturday.
The Wolverines landed a commitment from UNLV defensive back transfer Ricky Johnson, his agents told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
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Johnson, entering his fifth season of college football, recorded 78 total tackles with four interceptions in four seasons with the Rebels. He was previously committed to Washington State. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Johnson is Michigan’s ninth transfer addition this season and fourth defensive back, joining Jaden Mangham, Wesley Walker and Aamir Hall.
Ricky Johnson stats
Here are UNLV transfer Ricky Johnson’s career stats, per his UNLV player bio:
2023: 36 total tackles with seven pass deflections
2022: 10 total tackles with a pass deflection and an interception
2021: 25 total tackles with two pass deflections and three interceptions
2020: Seven total tackles
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Ricky Johnson 247 rating
Johnson was rated as a three-star recruit in 247Sports’ transfer portal rankings, ranking as the No. 672 transfer portal prospect and No. 87 overall cornerback. As a high school recruit, Johnson was the No. 152-ranked safety and No. 1,935-ranked player nationally.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ricky Johnson commits to Michigan: Stats, 247 rating, more of UNLV transfer
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Publish date : 2024-05-18 16:56:26
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