Johnson is one of the top available RBs in Nevada after serving as Palo Verde’s leading rusher for the past two seasons. Totaled over 1,200 yards and 11 TDs on 223 carries as a senior. He’s a strong, downhill runner that can find lanes between the OTs and shows noticeable burst and acceleration hitting the lane. Demonstrates good patience setting up his blocks and waiting for lanes to develop, and can power through tacklers around the LOS. Johnson has an offer on the table from California JUCO program De Anza College.

Johnson took in a gameday visit with Southern Utah at the end of November. The 5’10″/190 senior RB continues to draw D-I interest but is still waiting for his first D-I offer- he picked up his first offer at the JUCO level from De Anza in October. He’s a physical, high-volume rusher that totaled over 1,200 yards and 11 TDs on 223 carries as a senior. Johnson- the #3-ranked RB in PRZ NV’s 2025 rankings- is the top RB left on the board.

The 4 vs 5 quarter-final matchup in the 5A Division 2 will be a 4-quarter battle between Palo Verde and Green Valley High School. Green Valley won in the regular season 28-14 and for Palo Verde to keep their season alive they will need a big-time performance from senior RB Bryant Johnson Bryant Johnson 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Palo Verde | 2025 State NV . Johnson has had a dominating senior campaign thus far with a regular season stat line of over 1,000 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns. Bryant is a great ball carrier, with good vision, and the ability to accelerate on contact.

Johnson posted his first 200-yard performance of the season with 211 yards and 3 TDs on 28 carries in Palo Verde’s 35-22 win over Silverado. The 5’10″/190 senior showed his ability to combine quickness and agility with downhill physicality. He’s light and active on his feet and runs with consistent pad level that allows him to stay balanced through contact. Johnson’s totaled 1,000 rushing yards and 10 TDs on the season.

Bryant Johnson Bryant Johnson 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Palo Verde | 2025 State NV is the type of back who’s going to grind and fight for every last yard, every time he’s handed the ball. Running the ball with a purpose, you can see the effort he gives popping of his tape. Johnson has no problem lowering his shoulder and clearing his path with brute force and not too many linebackers will want to sign up to be on the other end. Averaging 98 yards a game and finding the endzone 10 times as a junior, Johnson is a player coaches should keep their eye on as he works through 2024.

Johnson returns to lead Palo Verde’s backfield as the top unoffered RB in the state’s 2025 class after rushing for nearly 900 yards and 10 TDs as a junior. He’s a powerful runner at 5’10″/190 with deceptive speed and elusiveness in his playmaking skillset. He possesses the lower-body strength to run through arm tackles, the vision to pick up lane development, and can avoid tacklers around the LOS with quick lateral cuts. Johnson- who’s attract interested from schools like Portland St., Montana, and NAU- could generate some recruiting momentum with another productive season in the fall.