Tyler Legacy’s Star Junior Lineman: DeMarrion Johnson

DeMarrion Johnson is a 4 Star recruit who plays Offensive Tackle at Tyler Legacy High School. Johnson is ranked as the 227th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 25 Offensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Johnson is listed as a top 30 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as a top 10 Offensive Tackle in the state of Texas. He is committed to play at Texas A&M.

Who are some role models in your life?
One of the biggest role models in my life is my mom. She supports me in everything I do.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
Eric Miller.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Stay in the weight room and don’t let your grades slip—school is just as important as training.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere, I’d go to Los Angeles.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with football around age 11. Playing little league with a Texas Select Elite team and towering over everyone brought me so much joy and attention.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet a sports hero, I’d love to meet Ray Lewis.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan was going to my first Texas Tech game when I was 11.