MGB: UNT lands Tillman Johnson after weekend visit

Brett Vito · January 20, 2014

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2014/01/johnson-flips-to-unt.html/

UNT90 · January 20, 2014

So, still 2 open spots after Davis's defection.

2 more on the defensive line would be just fine with me.

Welcome to the UNT family, Mr. Johnson.

Edited January 20, 2014 by UNT90

Harry · January 20, 2014

Nice! Good player.

Harry · January 20, 2014

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Tillman-Johnson-153329

BillySee58 · January 20, 2014

Awesome news! Two years in a row plucking someone from TS-SM.

Check out his highlights. Good motor and plays with his hands well. Hopefully he can grow and be a 3-down defensive end. Looks like a guy who could help immediately on pass-rushing downs.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/529799/tillman-johnson

Mean Green 93-98 · January 20, 2014

Welcome to the Mean Green Family, Tillman!

GMG24 · January 20, 2014

HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome my young pass rushing friend. Trust Coach Wintrich and buy in and you sir could be a conference 1st team player in 2 years.

PlummMeanGreen · January 20, 2014

North Texas, ie, the campus, Apogee Stadium, the Mean Green Village, the Heart of Dallas Bowl game (with a win) at the historic Cotton Bowl along with 35,000 "traveling" Mean Green fans would make the Mean Green program an easy decision with many of our Friday Night Heros.

Welcome to Mean Green Country, Tillman!

Harry · January 20, 2014

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/texas-state-commit-tillman-johnson-195700384.html

emmitt01 · January 20, 2014

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/texas-state-commit-tillman-johnson-195700384.html

"Who else has recruited you?"

"North Texas, Texas State...a lot of smaller schools like Southeastern, UTSA..."

Ha

Harry · January 20, 2014

Caleb Washington returned a Georgetown pass 53 yards for a touchdown as the McNeil Mavericks brought their hard-hitting defense and played a strong first half. But untimely breakdowns allowed Georgetown (2-0) to escape Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex with a 36-13 win over the Mavericks.

Mavericks defensive specialist Tillman Johnson was a force the entire game, drawing a double team yet managing to be part of 12 tackles in the contest.

Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/mcneil-stumbles-against-georgetown/nZp5P/

Cooley · January 20, 2014

So we raided Southwest Texas State again. Looks like a good prospect down the road but this team needs some serious impact line play right away.

Harry · January 20, 2014

He was 2013 All-District 16-5A Team this past season and 2nd team his junior year.

Harry · January 20, 2014

Tillman Johnson HUDL Video

Guy plays extremely quick, great first move. Motor never stops. He's like a magnet to the ball.

Interesting that the other defensive end #9 committed to Houston. He's taller but not a better football player. Johnson looks like the MVP of their defense.

GMG24 · January 20, 2014

He is a pretty powerful kid to be able to play both inside and outside gaps. He can also bullrush (most HS kids can't) at least use the move and make a play. I am impressed and I think he will be a Special Teams playmaker/pass rushing specialist next year.

UNTLifer · January 20, 2014

So we raided Southwest Texas State again. Looks like a good prospect down the road but this team needs some serious impact line play right away.

If we are relying on incoming freshmen over players like Lincoln, Orr, Polk, Mason, Wallace, etc... then we are in trouble. Now, to be part of the rotation or to provide depth, then okay. I would also hope players like Watson, Haboul, Dilonga, etc.., that have been in the program will step up this next year to allow these youngsters to develop. I only want freshmen stepping in and being a force their first year on campus because they are immensely talented.

Edited January 21, 2014 by UNTLifer