Massachusetts Football: Interview with Catholic Memorial 2019 ATH Khari Johnson
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
There are highly ranked high school football recruits all over the United States glorified for their play on the field. But, one area that most people don’t think of when they talk about next level impact recruits, but that area continually produces great college football talent, is New England. One of the next talents looking to make the jump to college football out of the northwest corner of the U.S. is Catholic Memorial senior athlete Khari Johnson.
Johnson, 5-11, 180 pounds, is an all-around athlete who uses his physical gifts and great technique to make big plays all over the field, and on both sides of the ball. The West Roxbury (MA) area talent has helped the Knights start the new season 1-0 after destroying St. John’s (Shrewsbury) 49-25.
The Class of 2019 prospect currently holds two college offers, one from Navy and one from Bryant. He is also drawing interest from Division I programs including Northwestern and Boston College. Johnson not only stars on the football field but also in the classroom where he has 3.2 GPA and has plans to study finance in college.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Khari to go over how his recruiting process and discuss out his senior season is playing out.
Interview
Khari, first off what are your thoughts on your team’s performance so far this year?
“We’ve only played one game, but I liked our tempo and aggressiveness. We are working on being better as a squad each week. We have to keep improving.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance so far this season?
“I came in a more athletic, bigger and a more intelligent player, thus far I’m happy with my progress but I’m hungry for even more success.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“I have great technique, I am fundamentally sound, athletic, aggressive and most importantly very competitive.”
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
“4.5, and I also have a 38-inch vertical.”
Do you have any college offers?
“I have offers from Navy and Bryant.”
Are there any other schools showing you interest?
“Northwestern, Boston College, Syracuse and other ACC and Big Ten Schools.”
Have you been on any college visits?
“Not yet.”
Did you attend any college camps over the summer?
“Yes. I mostly attended camps at ACC schools this summer.”
What game remaining on the schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
“Each week it’s “the game” for me. I don’t overlook any team.”
Is there a player that you try to model your game after?
“Charles Woodson.”
Which team is your favorite football team?
“The five-time NFL champion New England Patriots.”
Who is your favorite football player?
“Xavier Rhodes.”
What is your GPA?
“3.2.”
What do you want to study in college?
“Finance.”
Do you have a favorite Bible verse?
“Psalm 27- “The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?””
Thank you for your time and good luck in your senior season.
“Thank you, sir.”
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Photo credit: The Boston Globe; Catholic Memorial ATH Khari Johnson snags a pass