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.