BOONE, N.C. — App State edge rusher Nate Johnson has been named a first-team Freshman All-American by The Athletic.
Johnson heads into bowl season tied for first place nationally in sacks by a freshman with 7.5. In addition to that total, he has 8.5 tackles for loss, 39 tackles and 36 quarterback pressures this season.
Johnson was named second-team All-Sun Belt late in the regular season, and On3.com recognized him as a True Freshman All-American earlier this month.
Arriving in Boone after App State lost fellow outside linebackers Nick Hampton (2023 NFL Draft) and Jalen McLeod (transfer to Auburn) following the 2022 season, Johnson had multiple sacks in road games against James Madison and Old Dominion.