South Broward’s Star Junior Linebacker: Debonaire Johnson

Debonaire Johnson is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at South Broward High School. Johnson is ranked as the 588th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 50 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Johnson is listed as a top 70 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as a top 10 Linebacker in the state of Florida. He holds offers from schools such as Kentucky, Minnesota and USF.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some role models in my life are my big brother, my mother, my aunties, and some of my coaches.

What artists do you listen to pregame to get you hyped up?
NBA YoungBoy.

What are the strengths of your game?
I have many strengths like my ability to get downhill and make one-on-one tackles, my football IQ, my ability to get sideline to sideline at my size, and more.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is probably when I made a forced fumble on Cardinal Gibbons’ quarterback, and it got returned for a touchdown.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
I would tell them there aren’t any shortcuts — you have to work every single day, take care of your body, stay focused, and hang around the right crowd.

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

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 4 years old when I fell in love with the game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
It would be Ray Lewis.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
Probably when Odell made that one-handed catch playing for the Giants.