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Rising Football Star Trey Johnson: A Standout Linebacker at Central Gwinnett
July 21, 2018
Trey Johnson recorded 152 tackles as a sophomore linebacker at Central Gwinnett, earning early scholarship offers from Auburn and other major programs.
152 tackles in a single season. Trey Johnson posted that number as a sophomore at Central Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia, immediately catching the attention of major college programs. Auburn offered first, recognizing what coaches around the state already knew: Johnson was one of the most feared linebackers in Georgia.
His tackling form was textbook, and his instincts allowed him to find the ball consistently. Johnson remained focused on improvement, dedicating his offseasons to intense training while his Central Gwinnett teammates looked to him as their defensive leader.
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