Alpha Wolf: Life Christian DB Joe Johnson, III commits to NC State

by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804

Highly regarded Life Christian starting defensive back Joe Johnson, III announced his commitment over the weekend and it’s one that will allow an ACC program to pick up one of the most dominant ball hawks in the Central Region.

Over the last few weeks Johnson has enjoyed visits out to Virginia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, West Virginia, Penn State, and North Carolina State University. The LCA product took trips out to NC State at both the beginning of March and just this past weekend. As the Wolfpack ramped up its interest in the starting defensive back, Johnson began to reciprocate the positive energy that was being pushed into his direction. However, it was a visit to NC State during the last weekend of February that presented Johnson with an offer from the Wolfpack.

Over the weekend, Johnson was able to put a knife into his recruitment by announcing his commitment to NC State.

“I enjoy the environment, the way the coaches and I vibe, and my parents loved it. This feels great and it’s like a whole weight is off my shoulders,” explained Johnson.

Johnson decided to choose NC State over James Madison, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Penn State, Duke, Tennessee, Florida State, Rutgers, Florida, Fordham, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Liberty, Marshall, William and Mary, Howard, St. Francis, and Virginia University of Lynchburg.

The NC State commit now becomes the fifth prospect to announce his commitment from the 2020 recruiting class for the Wolfpack joining Porter Rooks (Meyers Park), Ben Finley (Paradise Valley), Jaylen Smith (Hertford County) and Aydan White (Christ School).

Prospects from Life Christian to also be on the lookout for include: Desaun Williams, Marvin Reed, Naquari Rogers, Miles Posey, Michael James, and Antonio Webb, Jr. among others. Combined with Joe Johnson, these six prospects hold upwards of 40 collegiate offers. At least 14 prospects currently hold an offer within Life Christian Academy.

– Brandon Mitchell