Aziah Johnson
AZIAH JOHNSON
WIDE RECEIVER | 6-0 | 175Richmond, Va. | Thomas Jefferson HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA
► Dynamic two-way player at Thomas Jefferson High School is listed among the best overall prospects in the state of Virginia by On3 (No. 20), Rivals (No. 23) and 247Sports (No. 36)
► Will play receiver at Michigan State
► Talented defensive back was rated the No. 1 cornerback in the state of Virginia in the Class of 2023 by On3
► Named both the offensive and defensive Region 2A player of the year at Thomas Jefferson High School under Coach Josef Harrison
► First-team all-state honoree as both a wide receiver and defensive back in Class 2 by the Virginia High School League (VHSL)
► Also named first-team all-region as a wide receiver and defensive back and was a second-team selection as a punt returner
► Helped the Vikings to an 8-4 record and a berth in the Class 2 Region A semifinals
► Versatile playmaker scored 17 touchdowns in five different ways (10 receiving, three rushing, two interception returns, one kick return, one punt return)
► Had 44 receptions for 971 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 80.1 yards per game and 22.1 yards per catch
► Also had 22 carries on the ground for 171 yards (7.8 avg.) and three scores
► Averaged 36.3 yards per punt return (six for 218 yards) including one returned for a TD
► Averaged 47.7 yards per kick return (six for 286) with one returned for a score
► Defensively, collected 45 tackles (36 solo, 9 assists), including two tackles for loss
► Had seven interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns
► Had three interceptions in one game, including one returned for a touchdown, in a win over J.R. Tucker High School
► Transferred to Thomas Jefferson High School for his senior season; played at Huguenot High School as a junior
► Also plays basketball
►Son of Alonzo Johnson Jr. and Ashley Mattox
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