| Dravannti Johnson |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Nederland, Texas
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| High School:
Nederland
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| Height / Weight:
6-2 / 250
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| Position:
DE
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| Experience:
So.-SQ
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· Career statistics
Third-year player who graduated early and enrolled at UT in January '08 to take part in spring drills ... worked exclusively at defensive end in 2010 spring season after working at both defensive end and tight end during '09 ... gained valuable experience working at outside linebacker with the scout team while redshirting in 2008 ... a prep All-American and all-state selection ... also competed in basketball and track and field ... a two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009)
Did not see action ... redshirted in 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Larry Neumann at Nederland H.S. ... a prep All-American and all-state performer ... tabbed a Parade All-American ... played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... also named a third-team EA Sports All-American ... a member of ESPN's top 150 national prospects and Rivals' top 250 national prospects ... a first-team member of Dave Campbell's Super Team ... versatile three year letterman and starter who played both linebacker and defensive end ... tallied 246 tackles, 30 TFL, 16 sacks and an INT in three seasons ... named 4A Defensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press as a senior ... also tabbed first-team 4A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... recorded 75 tackles, four sacks and an INT ... earned all-district 22-4A and All-Southeast Texas as a junior ... posted 81 tackles and six sacks ... had four sacks against Galena Park ... was voted all-district Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore ... notched 90 tackles, 20 TFL and six sacks ... also competed in basketball as a freshman and sophomore and lettered in track and field as a junior ... competed in the 100 and 200 meters and the 4x200-meter relay.
PERSONAL
Born in Austin, Texas ... lived in Port Arthur during elementary school ... majoring in physical culture and sport ... a two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll ... a member of the A/B Honor Roll in high school ... father, Derrick Johnson, played LB at Temple and Texas Tech ... enjoys playing video games.
THE DR. JOHNSON FILE
Nickname: DJ
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
I can't believe I watch: Spongebob Squarepants
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite video game: Madden
Favorite cartoon character: Ninja Turtles
Nobody knows I can: Cook
I came to Texas because: It's Texas! And it's my home
