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Five More to Watch this month

Five More to Watch, again in random order.

C.J. Johnson: Johnson’s move to middle linebacker is really interesting. The Rebels need help there, and he gives them an experienced playmaker to replace D.T. Shackelford.

They need a solid starter because the guys behind Johnson on the depth chart right now, Christian Russell and Temario Strong, have not distinguished themselves.

C.J. Johnson/Ole Miss photo Joshua McCoy
C.J. Johnson/Ole Miss photo Joshua McCoy

Johnson played linebacker at Philadelphia High School where he became the state’s top recruit, but that was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.