Fred "JayR" Johnson
- position LB
- height 6-4
- weight 240
- class Freshman
- Hometown Norfolk, Va.
- High school Maury
- position LB
- height 6-4
- weight 240
- class Freshman
- Hometown Norfolk, Va.
- High school Maury
Fred "JayR" Johnson Bio
True freshman linebacker who graduated at semester and enrolled at South Carolina in January… rangy, smooth, fast and extremely talented… playmaker who can rush and cover… has a bright future… possible contributor early in his career at linebacker and on special teams.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk, Va. in December 2023… helped the Commodores to a perfect 15-0 record and a Virginia 5A state championship as a senior… named the Eastern District Defensive Player of the Year following his senior season… named first team all-state as a tight end and all-purpose on defense…selected to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl… coached by Dyrri McCain… full-time two-way player as a junior with extensive reps at receiver, edge, and linebacker… led Maury to a 10-2 record and a Virginia Class 5 state runner-up finish in 2022.
PERSONAL
Frederick B. “JayR” Johnson was born Dec. 14, 2005… is a sport and entertainment management major.
