Then a freshman running back for Arkansas State University, Samy Johnson never envisioned playing defense for the Red Wolves.
Heck, he knew nothing about playing defense.
But when ASU cornerbacks coach Allen Johnson called him into his office following the Georgia game in 2019 and asked him if he was comfortable playing the position, Johnson didn't hesitate to say yes.
"I had no idea what I was doing. Not a clue," said Johnson of Little Rock. "But I wanted to help the team. And this was the best way to do that. So I gave it a shot.