Will Jake Johnson play as a freshman?
AggieYell.com’s series on members of the 2022 Texas A&M football team continues with a look at tight end Jake Johnson.
Class: Freshman
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 225 pounds
2021 stats (at Oconee County, Ga., High School): 45 catches, 745 yards, 8 TD; 4-star recruit according to Rivals.com; Army All-American
Projected 2022 role: In the tight end rotation
The Aggies really need a pass-catching tight end for their offense to operate at its best. Its two best options to fill that role are freshmen Donovan Green and Johnson, who were probably the best two tight ends in America last year. Johnson may have an edge after going through spring practice, as he had a solid showing. If he follows that up with a stronger summer, he'll be on the field from day one.