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With such a résumé and statistics to lean on, it seemed Johnson would have his pick of college opportunities.
When Johnson, who stands 5-9 and 180 pounds, didn’t get the Division I offer he was seeking during the early signing period, he decided to wait, certain he would get what he was hoping for when colleges reassessed their situations.
But that didn’t happen.
“It’s been frustrating,” Johnson said. “I definitely expected more offers. I know I’ve got the talent to play.”
Johnson suspects the offers he was expecting have instead gone to players in transfer portal. No recruiters have directly said the portal is costing him opportunities, but Johnson believes that to be the case.
“I would say I’m currently getting underrecruited because of the transfer portal,” he said. “I’ve had coaches tell me they’re looking at guys with college experience. I know my talent, but it’s hard to compete with that.”
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‘It’s been frustrating'
Armstrong senior running back Kevon Johnson is the Star Tribune’s 2024 All-Minnesota Football Player of the Year. He was also arguably the state’s best running back last season, with 2,143 yards and 35 touchdowns.With such a résumé and statistics to lean on, it seemed Johnson would have his pick of college opportunities.
When Johnson, who stands 5-9 and 180 pounds, didn’t get the Division I offer he was seeking during the early signing period, he decided to wait, certain he would get what he was hoping for when colleges reassessed their situations.
But that didn’t happen.
“It’s been frustrating,” Johnson said. “I definitely expected more offers. I know I’ve got the talent to play.”
Johnson suspects the offers he was expecting have instead gone to players in transfer portal. No recruiters have directly said the portal is costing him opportunities, but Johnson believes that to be the case.
“I would say I’m currently getting underrecruited because of the transfer portal,” he said. “I’ve had coaches tell me they’re looking at guys with college experience. I know my talent, but it’s hard to compete with that.”
Where do good high school players go when colleges stop calling?
Four high school seniors share how recruiting changes have affected their college football dreams
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