Welcome our newest Diamond in the Rough Tyrell Johnson, the athlete out of the class of 2026. Tyrell is an extremely versatile player as he plays both sides of the football. He has all the physical capabilities for football, standing at 6’1 while also owning an impressive 4.62 40 yard dash time. With this speed, Tyrell also returns kicks for Willow where he displays a quick burst off his first step. Tyrell is comfortable dropping back in coverage at safety displaying strong field awareness racking up 7 interceptions this season for Willow. He is great at getting downhill and wrapping up opposing players while also having good awareness and rarely makes unnecessary movements. Tyrell is the all time reception leader, had the most interceptions in a season, and has been the the team captain since his junior year for the Willow school.
Here’s my interview with Tyrell Johnson!
Who got you into football?
I’ve been playing football since pre-k. My first memories is leaving school and taking me to practice
Was there a play or moment that made you pick your position?
It was actually when I started high school I wanted to come in at receiver and I didn’t feel like I was getting enough reps at receiver so I just switched myself to DB.
What would you say is your strongest football attribute?
I’m just a playmaker, I’m always around the ball and always making plays.
Was there a player you tried to emulate?
Tyrann Mathieu at DB, I watched his LSU highlights a lot. Richard Sherman and Jalen Ramsey where the top DB’s when I was younger so them too.
What differentiates you from the rest?
I always got that dog mentality. When I’m on the field I’m a whole different person…a switch is flipped.
Who is the player you think you play the most alike?
Probably like a Brian Branch.
Favorite football move to hit somebody with?
If I’m shedding a block I like to do a push-pull technique and if I’m at receiver I’ll probably do a split release.
Favorite part about football?
Being a part of a team, the social aspect of playing football
Favorite football movie or show?
Favorite movies are probably The Water boy and the Longest Yard. If I had to go a show I’d say Friday Night Lights.
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