Detroit Free Press · Feb 28, 2021
Michigan football gets commitment from Grosse Pointe South 5-star CB Will Johnson
Michigan football just earned a huge win on the recruiting trail.
Grosse Pointe South cornerback Will Johnson committed to the Wolverines on Sunday. Johnson, a member of the 2022 recruiting class, is a five-star prospect ranked No. 11 overall, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He is the top-ranked prospect in the state of Michigan.
Johnson picked Michigan over Ohio State and USC. He also reported offers from Alabama, LSU and Notre Dame, among others.
Johnson, listed at 6 feet 3, 190 pounds, has been a highly touted recruit for years. He is the son of Deon Johnson, who was an All-State Dream Team cornerback at Detroit King and played at Michigan from 1990-94.
