Javon Johnston
Javon Johnston
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Javon Johnston
Javon
Johnston
5'10" | 150 lbs | DB/ATH
Shady Side Academy | 2028
State
PA
is an excellent athlete in the 2028 class. He played both quarterback and defensive back for Shady Side Academy. As a quarterback, he is a classic athlete playing the position. His ability to run and make defenders miss is excellent. He is equally as good on designed runs or when the play breaks down. He has a good arm as well, and I liked the touch that he put on the ball. He also does a good job of throwing on the run. Then, as a defensive back,k he shows good coverage skills. He also has a good ability to break on the ball and make plays. Defensive back could be his college home; he is that elite. Johnston shows some good skills on both sides of the ball.
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Javon Johnston 5'10" | 150 lbs | DB/ATH Shady Side Academy | 2028 State PA (@javon_john69618) October 30, 2025
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It was the week of 2028 quarterbacks because
Javon Johnston
Javon
Johnston
5'10" | 150 lbs | DB/ATH
Shady Side Academy | 2028
State
PA
had a huge game as well this week. He threw for an eye-popping 357 yards and 3 touchdowns. Johnston is a great athlete who can do anything with the football. He can run the ball and throw the ball. His ability to throw the deep ball is excellent as well. He earned a helmet sticker, and I expect he will continue to play at a high level going forward.
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Javon Johnston
Javon
Johnston
5'10" | 150 lbs | DB/ATH
Shady Side Academy | 2028
State
PA
is a good athlete who starred as a cornerback last year. His ability to cover wide receivers is excellent. He can shut them down because he is such a good athlete and has excellent technique for a cornerback. He is also a ball hawk and if the ball is thrown in his direction, he can get his hands on the ball thrown in his direction. Johnston also got some spot duty at wide receiver, and he did a nice job catching the ball for big plays. Johnson should be able to play wide receiver and defensive back next season.
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