Colton Johnson | Princeton
Colton Johnson
- Class
- 2027
- Position
- EDGE
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 210
- School
- Princeton
About Colton
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Oliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
How could you not like an EDGE/fullback mix?! Princeton has an exciting 2027 crop of sophomores who still have a lot of football left in front of them, and one of the headliners is undoubtedly 6’2, 210 lber.
Colton Johnson
Colton
Johnson
6'2" | 210 lbs | EDGE
Princeton | 2027
State
MN
. With good size and utility, as well as a noticeable motor, Johnson totaled 26 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 blocked kick, as well as 2 carries for 10 yards for the 9-1 Tigers, and you have to like the versatile positional designation of both fullback and EDGE and have to assume Johnson is a fan of contact, an assumption that is backed up in his sophomore tape. The 210ish pounder is a good edge defender who can shed, close, and make tackles all around the field, as well as get after QBs as a pass rusher. The standup EDGE can align wide off the LOS and shows an explosive get-off who can drop his hips and bend the edge well at his speed. The speed he rushes at was effective in 2024, as well as a good base of raw pass-rushing ability to build on, and Johnson also proved himself to be a strong tackler who can also can drop into passing lanes and disrupt an opponent’s quick game. Offensively, Johnson is an effective lead blocker who can identify and eliminate the most dangerous defender and open big holes for his fellow RBs. Good pop at the contact point as well, and he shows good leg drive and some strength and go-forward as a ball carrier. Plus, that aforementioned high motor was also productive on special teams to add to his versatility. If this kid can put on some weight this offseason, he will be a serious problem on both the gridiron and recruiting trail.
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