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When freshman defensive end My-King Johnson steps on the field for the Arizona Wildcats in 2017, he will be the first openly gay scholarship player on a Power Five team in college football history.
In a profile interview with Zack Rosenblatt of the Arizona Daily Star, Johnson said he told family and friends he was gay at the age of 12 and didn't want to hide who he is.
During the recruiting process, Johnson told Arizona defensive line coach Vince Amey about his sexuality and got this response: "We want you to be a Wildcat.