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51 Jamal Johnson

  • Position DE
  • Ht./Wt. 6-2 / 245
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Statesboro, Ga.
  • High School Southeast Bulloch

Biography

2016-17: Appeared in nine games for the Eagles … Was on the field for 104 snaps (102 defensive, 2 special teams) … Recorded 11 tackles (6u, 5a) … Forced a fumble against New Mexico State … Recorded a quarterback hurry in the season opener against Savannah State … Had a season-high three tackles against Appalachian State.

2015-16: Played in all 13 games, starting two … Was on the field for 395 defensive snaps … Registered 39 tackles on the season (17u, 22a) … Included in that total was 6.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks … Also had a fumble recovery and five pass breakups … Earned the start against Idaho and Georgia State … Recorded a tackle in every game … Had eight tackles, including three for loss, against Appalachian State … Registered one sack in the contests against New Mexico State, Appalachian State and Georgia … Had six tackles in the win over Idaho … Recorded four tackles against Troy, The Citadel and Georgia … Had two stops, including one for a loss, against Georgia State … Was credited with two tackles and a quarterback hurry in the GoDaddy Bowl win over Bowling Green … Had a tackle for loss in the Spring Game.

2014-15: Played in 10 games with starts at tackle against Georgia State, Troy and Texas State … Had 25 tackles (8u, 17a) on the season … Had a season-high four tackles against Savannah State, Georgia State and UL Monroe … Totaled 3.5 tackles for loss with a season-high 1.0 against Troy and UL Monroe … Included in that total is 3.0 sacks with 1.0 against Troy and UL Monroe … Blocked a kick against Savannah State … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for spring 2015.

2013-14: Played in four games … Credited with three assisted tackles on the year despite being hampered by injury … Recorded three tackles and a sack in the Blue-White spring scrimmage.
 
2012-13:
Redshirted … Saw limited action in spring 2013 while recovering from injury.
 
HIGH SCHOOL:
First-team all-region tight end in 2011 and second-team all-region defensive line in 2010 … Earned a spot on Statesboro Herald’s All-Area Team in 2011 … Southeast Bulloch’s Player of the Year in 2010 … Ranked as the 197th player in the state and the 250th-best player at his position … Played both sides of the ball and a multitude of positions … Fought through injuries his junior year and finished strong to lead the team in tackles his senior season with 129 stops … 2011 Region 3-2A discus champion and placed fourth in the state … Also lettered in basketball and track & field … Won the State 3A weight belt and finished sixth in 2011 3-2A discus.
 
PERSONAL:
Born Ingram Jamal Johnson on May 15, 1994 … Son of David and Sophia Johnson … Two older siblings currently attend Georgia Southern.

MAJOR: Recreation 

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 51

    2012Freshman

    DL
    6'3" 235 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2013Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive End
    6'3" 246 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2014Sophomore

    Defensive Line
    6'2" 245 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2015Redshirt Junior

    DL
    6'2" 245 lbs
    51
  • 51

    2016Redshirt Senior

    DE
    6'2" 245 lbs
    51