Cornelius Johnson (wide receiver)

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Cornelius Johnson
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Johnson in 2021
Michigan Wolverines – No. 6
PositionWide receiver
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-29) November 29, 2000 (age 21)
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolBrunswick (CT)

Cornelius Johnson (born November 29, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Michigan Wolverines.[1][2][3]

Early years[]

Johnson attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut. He caught 129 passes for 2,167 yards and 33 touchdowns at Brunswick. As a senior in 2018, he was selected as the Gatorade Player of the Year in Connecticut.[4]

University of Michigan[]

Johnson's mother is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. In December 2018, Johnson announced his commitment to play college football at Michigan.[5]

2019 and 2020 seasons[]

As a freshman in 2019, he caught four passes for 61 yards and a touchdown against Michigan State. As a sophomore, he appeared in all six games (three as a starter) in Michigan's COVID-shortened season, catching 16 passes for 254 yards, including 82 yards against Indiana and 105 yards against Rutgers.[6][4][7][8]

2021 season[]

In 2021, Johnson led Michigan with 40 receptions for 627 yards and three touchdowns.[9] On September 18, he connected with Cade McNamara for an 87-yard touchdown reception, the third longest catch in Michigan football history. Against Wisconsin on October 2, he had two touchdown receptions.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ Isaiah Hole (August 25, 2021). "Stressing details, Cornelius Johnson striving for game day results over practice reports". USA Today.
  2. ^ Orion Sang (August 21, 2019). "UM frosh wide receiver Johnson 'rocketing up the depth chart'". Battle Creek Enquirer – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Theo Mackie (November 24, 2020). "Cornelius Johnson emerging as Michigan's number two receiver". The Michigan Daily.
  4. ^ a b "Cornelius Johnson". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  5. ^ "Cornelius Johnson chooses Michigan and warms his mom's maize-and-blue heart". Associated Press. December 19, 2018.
  6. ^ "Cornelius Johnson". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "Cornelius Johnson is claiming his place among Michigan". The Detroit News. August 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "Michigan WR Cornelius Johnson, improved and eager to win — 'It's non-negotiable'". The Ann Arbor News. August 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "2021 Michigan Wolverines Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38-17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 2, 2021.

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