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***INsider: Donovan Johnson On VT, Others***

jason stamm

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Guys, I spoke earlier with Cass Tech (Mich.) four-star cornerback Donovan Johnson. This is among the first offers by new assistant coach Brian Mitchell, the offer coming over the weekend. So it's obvious that Mitchell will be recruiting Michigan, as well as the northeast.

Johnson, No. 179 in the Rivals250, was offered by Mitchell when he was at West Virginia. Johnson said he now has 12 offers, also recently from Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa State and Penn State. He told me he hasn't visited anywhere recently, but went on unofficial visits during his winter break to West Virginia, Tennessee, Pitt and Syracuse.

With the Hokies, it's obvious that Johnson doesn't know a ton. He said he has watched them on TV, but told me he needs to visit to really say a lot more. But the connection here is with Mitchell. Johnson told me "I got a good vibe from him." So there is definitely interest. It sounds like Mitchell was a big reason why Johnson visited West Virginia.

Still early here and tough to get a gauge at the moment, but this one is worth watching. It is a little strange that neither Michigan nor Michigan State have offered, so if they do, keep an eye on that. Johnson said he's lived in Michigan all his life, but isn't sure about whether he wants to get out. He did tell me he's also a state champion in the 60m dash in indoor track. He ran in 6.84 seconds to win state.

Plenty more coming here.
 
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