When discussing Kentucky’s defense for the coming season, many will jump to star names like Josh Allen and Mike Edwards, but an unsung hero of the 2017 Wildcats—who could end up being a major impact player next year—is Lonnie Johnson.
Lonnie Johnson
Position: cornerback
Measurements: 6-3, 206 pounds
Hometown: Gary, Indiana
School: Gary West Side, Garden City Community College
Recruit ranking: No. 43 player, No. 2 safety (JUCO 247 Sports rankings)
The rising senior cornerback had an outstanding junior season all-in-all, racking up 41 total tackles (three for loss, one sack), breaking up five passes, and jumping into the No.