| Cody Johnson |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Waller, Texas
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| High School:
Waller
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| Height / Weight:
5-11 / 250
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| Position:
RB
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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· Career statistics
· 2008 season highlights video
Third-year running back who appeared in all 13 games, starting two, at tailback and fullback in 2008 ... posted 76 carries for 338 yards (4.4 ypc) and 12 TDs, tying Cedric Benson's UT freshman rushing TD record ... gained valuable experience working at running back as a redshirt in 2007 ... was named one of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... was a three-time all-district selection while playing running back, linebacker and defensive end ... also lettered in basketball and track and field.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in all 13 games, starting two, at tailback and fullback ... posted 76 carries for 338 yards (4.4 ypc) and 12 TDs, tying Cedric Benson's UT freshman rushing TD record ... opened his career with a streak of seven consecutive games with a TD, which set a UT freshman record and is tied for fourth on UT's all-time list ... converted nine of his 11 carries inside the five into TDs ... carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards and a TD in his collegiate debut against FAU ... rushed for 15 yards and a TD on four carries at UTEP ... amassed 67 yards and a TD on 15 carries versus Rice ... posted 43 yards and a TD on nine rushes against Arkansas ... named the Top Contributor by the coaching staff for his game against the Razorbacks ... recorded 27 yards and two TDs on 11 carries at Colorado ... rushed for three TDs on three carries against No. 1 Oklahoma, tying Jamaal Charles and Butch Hadnot for a UT single-game freshman record ... posted 17 yards and a TD on five carries against No. 11 Missouri ... rushed five times for 18 yards against Baylor ... rushed for a career-high 102 yards and two TDs on eight carries, including a career-long 61-yard scamper, against Texas A&M ... rushed three times for two yards in a Fiesta Bowl win over No. 10 Ohio State ... redshirted in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jim Phillips at Waller H.S. ... an all-state and three-time all-district selection ... three year letterman and starter who earned nine letters in three sports ... played running back, linebacker and defensive end ... was a member of ESPN's top 150 national prospects ... rushed 343 times for 3,294 yards (9.6 ypc) and 40 TDs over his final two seasons ... named second-team all-state by The Associated Press and The Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... also garnered first-team all-district 18-4A honors ... rushed 187 times for 1,743 yards (9.3 ypc) and 21 TDs ... had a long TD rush of 75 yards ... rushed 25 times for 363 yards and five TDs in a 41-38 win over Nederland ... named first-team all-district 18-4A as a junior ... rushed 156 times for 1,551 yards (9.9 ypc) and 19 TDs ... had a long TD rush of 84 yards ... started at defensive end and linebacker as a sophomore ... named a second-team all-district 18-4A performer at linebacker ... three-year starter at power forward in basketball ... three-year letterman in track and field ... competed in the 100m, 200m and sprint relays.
PERSONAL
Born in Washington County, Texas ... enrolled in the college of education... member of Student Council and PRIDE mentor program in high school ... named to "Top Teens of America" ... brother, Sidney Johnson, played defensive tackle at Texas Lutheran University (2006-08).
THE C. JOHNSON FILE
Nickname: Fat Boy
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV show: One Tree Hill
I can't believe I watch: CMT
Favorite movie: Stomp the Yard
Favorite actor: Jamie Foxx
Sports hero: Earl Campbell
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite music artist: Lil' Wayne
Favorite video game: NCAA Football '07
Favorite cartoon character: Stewie Griffin (Family Guy)
Pets: Dogs (Momma, Dog, Sadie)
Nobody knows I can: Sing in the shower
I came to Texas because: The great academic program
