| Daje Johnson |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Pflugerville, Texas
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| High School:
Hendrickson
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| Height / Weight:
5-10 / 184
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| Position:
WR/RB
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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A second-year player who served as a reserve running back in 2012 ... has also spent time as a kick returner ... all-state, all-area and two-time all-district performer in high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played as a reserve running back and on special teams in 12 games, including starts against Baylor and Kansas ... averaged 11.5 yards per touch ... averaged 7.5 yards per rush, which was tops on the team among players with at least 20 carries ... one of two freshmen in school history to post a rush and reception of 70 yards or more in the same season (also Eric Metcalf, 1985) ... did not play in the season opener vs. Wyoming ... had one carry for 4 yards and caught three passes for 66 yards, including 45-yard touchdown on a shovel pass from David Ash vs. New Mexico ... posted two receptions for 15 yards and three kickoff returns for 58 yards, including a 21-yarder against Ole Miss ... had four receptions for 45 yards vs. Oklahoma State ... recorded two carries for 8 yards and caught one pass for 46 yards against West Virginia ... posted four carries for 41 yards, including a 29 yard run, and one reception for 12 yards vs. Oklahoma ... had career-high kickoff return of 25 yards against the Sooners ... recorded seven carries for 90 yards, including a career-long 84-yard TD on the opening play of the game, and two receptions for 14 yards vs. Baylor ... it was the eighth-longest rush in school history and longest since Jamaal Charles went 86 yards for a touchdown vs. Nebraska (2007) ... also the second longest by a freshman in school history (Raymond Clayborn - 85-yard TD run vs. Arkansas in 1973) ... set a career high with 104 all-purpose yards vs. the Bears ... registered four carries for 18 yards vs. Texas Tech ... had three carries for 15 yards against Iowa State ... posted two carries for 14 yards vs. TCU ... recorded one carry for 14 yards and a career-high five receptions for 85 yards, including a career-long 70 yarder, against Kansas State ... became just the second freshman in school history to post a rush and pass reception of 70 yards or more in a season ... Eric Metcalf had an 80-yard TD catch vs. Rice in 1985 before scoring on a 71-yard run vs. TCU.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chip Killian at Hendrickson ... an all-state, all-area and two-time all-district performer at multiple position ... selected to play in the 2012 International Bowl ... a member of ESPNU's top 150 national prospects ... ranked as the 14th-best athlete and 141st-best overall prospect by ESPNU ... rushed for 2,976 yards and 34 TDs, caught 38 passes for 649 yards and six TDs and tallied two kickoff returns for TDs and three punt returns for TDs, helping Hendrickson post a 14-9 record over his final two seasons ... ranked first overall at the Nike SPARQ Combine prior to his senior season, setting the all-time SPARQ score ... a first-team All-Centex selection by the Austin American-Statesman as a senior ... a third-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... named second-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association at running back while earning third-team honors at kick returner ... named second-team All-State by the Associated Press ... named the district 16-4A MVP ... helped lead Hendrickson to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs ... rushed for 2,178 yards and 26 TDs on 249 carries (8.7 ypc), while catching 28 passes for 496 yards (17.7 ypr) and six TDs with one punt return TD as a senior ... rushed for 395 yards on 18 carries against Vista Ridege that season ... a second-team all-district 16-4A selection as a junior ... helped lead Hendrickson to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs ... rushed for 798 yards and eight TDs on 71 carries (11.2 ypc), while pulling in 10 receptions for 153 yards with two kickoff returns for TDs and two punt returns for TDs ... also had 14 PBUs and one interception ... rushed for 2,400 yards with 275 yards as a freshman with 32 total TDs ... ran track until his junior year along with playing basketball as a freshman.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 8 ... born in Camp Lejuene, N.C. ... has also lived in Swansboro, N.C., Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kan., Manhattan, Kan., Chicago, Dallas and Alexandria, Va. ... father, Clyde, played defensive back for Kansas State (1994-96) before playing for the Kansas City Chiefs (1997) and Chicago Bears (1998) ... has volunteered at the Texas Public Library.
THE D. JOHNSON FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
After football, I would like to: Start my own business
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, it was my first love.
Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
I can't believe I watch: Adventure Time
Favorite movie: Friday, 3 Strikes, Black Dynamite
Favorite sports movie: The Express
Favorite actor and actress: Will Smith and Mila Kunis
Sports hero: Barry Sanders
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants
I came to Texas because: It was a lifelong dream and I followed my heart.
2012
| Opponent |
Rush |
Yards |
Long |
TD |
Rec |
Yards |
Long |
TD |
| Wyoming |
DNP |
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| New Mexico |
1 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
66 |
45 |
1 |
| Ole Miss |
2 |
-3 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
15 |
8 |
0 |
| Oklahoma State |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0 |
4 |
45 |
17 |
0 |
| West Virginia |
2 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
46 |
46 |
0 |
| Oklahoma |
4 |
41 |
29 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
12 |
0 |
| Baylor |
7 |
90 |
84 |
1 |
2 |
14 |
7 |
0 |
| Kansas |
1 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
| Texas Tech |
4 |
18 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0 |
| Iowa State |
3 |
15 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0 |
| TCU |
2 |
14 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0 |
| Kansas State |
1 |
14 |
14 |
0 |
5 |
85 |
70 |
0 |
| Oregon State |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0 |
RUSHING/RECEIVING
| Year |
G/GS |
Rush |
Yards |
YPC |
TD |
Long |
Rec. |
Yards |
YPC |
TD |
Long |
| 2012 |
12/2 |
27 |
203 |
7.5 |
1 |
84/BU |
19 |
287 |
15.1 |
1 |
70/KSU |
| Career |
12/2 |
27 |
203 |
7.5 |
1 |
84/BU |
19 |
287 |
15.1 |
1 |
70/KSU
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SPECIAL TEAMS
| Year |
G/GS |
PR-Yds |
YPR |
TD |
Long |
KR-Yds |
YPR |
TD |
Long |
| 2012 |
12/2 |
0-0 |
0 |
0 |
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4-83 |
20.8 |
0 |
25/OU |
| Total |
12/2 |
0-0 |
0 |
0 |
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4-83 |
20.8 |
0 |
25/OU |
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 5 at Kansas State (Fr.)
Receiving yards: 85 vs. Kansas State (Fr.)
Long reception: 70 vs. Kansas State (Fr.)
Receiving TDs: 1 vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
Rushing attempts: 7 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Rushing yards: 90 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Long rush:84 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Long Kickoff Return: 25 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.)
All-Purpose Yards: 104 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
