Tim Johnson Class: RS Freshman Hometown: New Orleans, LA High School: Edna Karr Height / Weight: 6-2 / 222 Position: Linebacker

Tim Johnson's Photo Gallery

SCOUTING REPORT: Coaches will try him out at the "Buck" position, a spot that combines linebacker and defensive end skills.

2011: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A key member of Coach Jabbar Juluke's Class 4A state finalists (13-2), Johnson totaled 14 sacks and 24 tackles for losses among his 67 total tackles from his defensive end position ... possesses 4.6 speed in the 40 and bench presses 300 pounds, squats 415 and power cleans 265 ... a first-team defensive selection on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state squad ... selected to play in the 2010 Darren Sharper Lake Pontchartrain All-Star Football Classic at New Orleans' Superdome ... also lettered twice in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 12, 1992 in New Orleans ... son of Tim and Marie Johnson.

COACH TREADWELL ABOUT TIM JOHNSON: "Edna Karr High School produces a lot of college players because of the competition that exists in that program. Tim was a stand-up `backer in certain schemes and he could put his hand down in other situations, so he brings a lot of versatility to our program. He runs very well."