The postseason award hardly surprised Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Being recognized by the Pac-12 was “something I expected,” he said, an honor that represented what he’s always done, following his family’s outline for him.
In the words of one parent, “I don't want to say he didn't have a choice, but there were no excuses. There's been a standard set here. It's in my blood. … He's always owned up to that.”
Sure enough, Carmella Johnson's wishes were fulfilled when her son was named to the Pac-12's All-Academic football team.
Jaylon Johnson also made the all-conference first team, as judged strictly by on-field performance.