Dodge County’s Star Junior Linebacker: Darrell Johnson

Darrell Johnson is a 4 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Dodge County High School. Johnson is ranked as the 65th best recruit in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 10 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Johnson is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as the #4 Linebacker in the state of Georgia. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Florida and Michigan.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role model in life is my uncle.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Lil Baby

What are the strengths of your game?

I can play anywhere on the field.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Achieving 100 tackles in the regular season.

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

The best player I’ve played with is Ralph Howard. The best player I’ve played against is Mello Jones.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Stay in school and never give up, it’s all going to come together.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere, I’d go to Bora Bora.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game at 4 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Draymond Green

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching Keon Coleman