RETURNING STANDOUT

Momentum has continued to build for 2027 WR/DB Blake Johnson heading into his senior year. The 5’11 175 playmaker has developed into one of North Marion’s more intriguing two-way athletes, pairing speed, burst, and athleticism to impact the game in multiple ways. Johnson tracks the football naturally, closes quickly, and consistently puts himself in position to make plays, whether attacking the ball in the air or driving downhill to finish tackles. His potential has already been recognized with an offer from Fairmont State, and he’ll enter his senior season with the opportunity to become one of the Huskies’ top playmakers. A big year will bring even more college attention while cementing Johnson as one of the top defensive backs in Class AAA.

2027 North Marion DB Blake Johnson earned his way into the rankings after continuing to build momentum throughout the offseason. Johnson brings a good combination of size and athleticism to the secondary, and college programs have started taking notice with an offer from Fairmont State already on the board. Johnson enters his senior season with a chance to become one of the top playmakers for the Huskies, and if he puts together the year we expect, additional college interest should follow.

Blake Johnson Blake Johnson 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB/ATH North Marion | 2027 State WV heads into his senior offseason at North Marion as one of the more intriguing two-way pieces on their roster after showing steady growth as a junior. He has an athletic frame at 5’11 175, with the build and fluid movement coaches look for in a multi phase contributor. Johnson’s combination of speed, burst, and closing ability shows up whether he is attacking the ball in the air or driving downhill to make a tackle. He tracks the football naturally, finishes plays with strong hands, and reads plays quickly enough to put himself in a good position on both sides of the ball. Johnson has the traits to expand his role and put together the kind of senior season that elevates him from solid contributor to true difference maker for the Huskies.