Johnson Signs With Kentucky: Ronald “Rock” Johnson, an all-state fullback from Cleveland, Ohio, has signed a nationalletter-of-intent to become the 20th signee for first-year coach Guy Morriss.
“Rock is a prototype fullback,” Morriss said. “He was a power runner and blocker in high school. He could come in and helpus immediately.”
Here is a bio on Johnson:
Ronald “Rock” Johnson, Running Back, 6-0 246, Fr-HS, Cleveland, Ohio (St. Peter Chanel HS)
Two-time all-state fullback… Rushed 94 times for 579 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior at St. Peter Chanel HS in Bedford, Ohio … Also caught 11passes for 137 yards … Was the blocking back for tailbacks who combined for 2,400 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns last season… Helped lead his school to a 13-2 record and state runner-up finish as a senior … Team went 13-1 and advanced to the statesemifinals during his junior season … Team won the conference championship his last two seasons … Three-year starter who earnedall-conference honors all three seasons … Two-year pick on the all-county and All-Cleveland area teams … Named the OffensiveMost Valuable Player on a team that included players who signed with Wisconsin and Ohio University … Also saw playing time atdefensive tackle and linebacker during his career … Selected for the “Big 33” Ohio vs. Pennsylvania All-Star Game … Hasimpressive physical abilities … Top lifts include 650 pounds in the squat lift and 375 in the bench press … Best 40-yard dash time is4.7 seconds … “Rock has great hands and is a devastating blocker. Ive never seen a high school player block like him,” said JeffRotsky, St. Peter Chanel coach … Played one year of high school baseball … Two-year member of the student council … Hasdone community service work with physically challenged children … Chose UK over Wisconsin, Indiana, and Akron.
Spring Practice Schedule: Please note that times are tentative. Practices will be held at the Nutter Training Center.
Fri. April 13 2 p.m.Sat. April 14 9 a.m. (includes scrimmage)Wed. April 18 2 p.m.Fri. April 20 2 p.m.Sat. April 21 Blue/White Spring Game, 4 p.m. at Georgetown College
