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Chris Johnson: Aspiring Baylor University Quarterback Eyeing RG3's Success
July 21, 2018
Texas quarterback Chris Johnson committed to Baylor hoping to follow Robert Griffin III's Heisman-winning path.
Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy at Baylor. Chris Johnson wanted to be next. The Texas quarterback committed to the Bears for 2013, drawn by what coach Art Briles built in Waco.
Johnson brought a quick release and worked constantly on his pocket presence and stability. He admired Griffin's accomplishments without claiming to be his successor—just a quarterback committed to developing his own path at Baylor in the competitive Big 12.
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