Diamond in the Rough: Dontavius Johnson

Dontavius Johnson is a 5’6” 150lbs four-star 1^st team all-district and 1^st team all-metro junior speedster running back/returner from South Plaquemines High School in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Johnson is known not only for his skills as a running back but also as a kick/punt returner resulting in making the 1^st all-district and all-metro teams as a returner. Johnson finished his junior year with 643 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. Johnson has rated out a 10/10 in speed, a 10/10 in agility, a 10/10 in footwork, and a 10/10 in vision.

When did you start playing football and when did you start to love playing football?

I first started playing football at the age of 10. I really started loving the game when i was a freshman in high school and started high school as a freshman and was ballin out.

What are some life lessons you have learned from playing football?

Some life lessons I have learned from playing football is that you have to be tough. When I first started as a freshman I was always getting banged up but football has since toughened me up.

What kind of football player are you?

I am the type of football player that wants to win, I love winning and I hate losing.

I am also a very aggressive and quick football player.

What is the best game you have ever played in so far?

The best game I have ever played in so far was against Carver High School my sophomore year. I was playing quarterback, running back, and receiver.

Do you have any hobbies outside of football?

Outside of football I play baseball and all I do is practice to go to college.

What made you decide to be a running back?

Because I have amazing vision, also I am very fast and I break a lot of tackles

Are there any football players you try to model yourself after?

I want to be like my head coach Lyle Fitte. He was an amazing player when he played high school football.

What is your greatest strength on the football field?