Louisville football holds on to one of the best players in its 2023 class, tight end Jamari Johnson.
This is one that Louisville football fans have been sweating for a while, and rightfully so.
But the wait is over, and Cards fans can officially begin to get excited for tight end re-commit and signee Jamari Johnson.
Johnson affirmed his commitment to the Cards during the All-American Bowl on Saturday after enrolling at UofL earlier this week.
Johnson, in my opinion, is the gem of this 2023 class. 6’5,” 270 pounds, Johnson has the size, speed, and intangibles to become a day 1 starter for Jeff Brohm and company.
The complete package, Johnson drew the praise of our recruiting expert, Grant Mulligan.
“Johnson’s tape is a joy to watch. Not only does he already boast a college-ready size profile at 6’5 and 250lbs, but he is tremendously athletic for his size and is only scratching the surface of his potential as a player. Originally a quarterback, Johnson changed positions to receiver/tight end his junior year when he moved from New York to California. Despite only playing the position for a short time, he already showcases elite receiving ability for the position.
He has strong hands and explosive verticality, allowing him to attack the ball in the air and dominate smaller defenders. Additionally, Johnson already displays nuance in his routes, allowing him to shake free from defenders and find soft spots in coverage. His best attribute, however, may be his run-after-catch ability. Given his size and mobility, Johnson is extremely difficult to bring down as a ball carrier. He has demonstrated the ability to break through arm tackles and push off defenders with pure strength, as well as shake would-be tacklers off balance with well timed jukes and footwork.”
Johnson is a specimen that felt like an absolutely vital piece to this 2023 class.
Alabama made a run and Oregon was in hot pursuit of him, but Johnson ultimately appears to be comfortable with the new coaching staff and ready to be a difference-maker in red and black.
Check out the ridiculous highlight tape from Louisville’s next star.
