Nate Johnson

Class:
Freshman
Position:
WR
Height:
5-11
Weight:
185
Hometown:
Thompson's Station, Tenn.
High School:
Independence

At Michigan
• 2016 letter winner

Sophomore (2017)
• Underwent a position change and now plays cornerback

Freshman (2016)
• Played in three games as a wide receiver to earn his first varsity letter
• Saw action at slot receiver against UCF (Sept. 10)
• Made his first career catch against Illinois (Oct. 22), gaining four yards on the reception
• Saw the field against Maryland (Nov. 5)

Prep
• Attended Independence High School (2016) coached by Scott Blade
• Helped guide school to a perfect 15-0 record and the Tennessee Class 5A state championship as a senior

Key Statistics
• Caught 156 passes for 3,067 yards and 44 touchdowns during his high school career
• Recorded 87 catches for 1,713 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior; also scored a rushing touchdown
• Caught 62 passes for 1,290 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior

Honors and Rankings
• Three-star prospect by Rivals.com and rated as the No. 19 prospect in the state of Tennessee
• ESPN three-star prospect and listed as the 31st-best prospect in the state of Tennessee
• Scout.com three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in Tennessee
• PrepStar Magazine All-Southeast Region and a three-star prospect

Personal
• Nate Johnson was born on April 9, 1998