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Measurements
- Height:6'1
- Weight:175 LBS
Schools of Interest
TCU Horned Frogs (offered)
Texas Longhorns (offered)
Jamel Johnson
DCTF Star Rating
Safety
Arlington Seguin Cougars, Class of 2023
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#77
- Position Rank:#6
Solidly built, Johnson has the ability to play a variety of spots across the secondary. He has the feet and hips to play corner and he has the physicality to play safety. That versatility has made him a high priority.
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