Carl Johnson

Height:
6-1
Weight:
190
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Birmingham, Ala.
High School:
Huffman HS

Has been primarily a special teams player the past two seasons for the Blazers ... expected to see increased role this fall in secondary ... listed as No. 2 strong safety coming out of spring drills. 2005: Saw action in eight games, mainly on special teams ... registered eight tackles during the season, including six solo hits ... recorded a season-high three tackles in road victory at UTEP ... also had two tackles against UCF. 2004: Saw substantial playing time on Blazers[apos] special teams ... was in on five tackles during the season, all assists. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Huffman High in Birmingham area ... a running back and safety for Huffman, who played every down as a senior ... was named All-Metro, second-team all-state and Birmingham Athletic Partnership All-City teams as a senior ... as senior, rushed for 350 yards on 55 carries, caught 14 passes for 189 yards ... at safety, recorded five interceptions, 25 solo tackles, 30 assists, 5 caused fumbles and 10 pass breakups ... on special teams, had 20 kickoff returns for 625 yards ... as junior, was team co-defensive MVP and team captain ... started all four years ... was also a four-year letterwinner in track. PERSONAL: Born Oct. 10, 1984 in Arizona ... son of Jacqueline and Carl Johnson, Sr. ... major is communication studies.