Spring is always a time when young players and walk-ons have a chance to make a mark.
Among those that have turned heads for Nebraska so far this spring, several are on the offensive side. Names like running back Brody Belt, wide receiver Wyatt Liewer, offensive linemen Hunter Miller, Trent Hixson and AJ Forbes have been mentioned in recent weeks by coaches and teammates.
The Gretna native plays a position that lacks depth on the Husker roster, particularly this spring, after the trio of senior Mohamed Barry and juniors Collin Miller and Will Honas. There are several talented young players -- Nick Henrich is already on campus and Garrett Snodgrass and Jackson Hannah arrive this summer -- but Johnson's pushing 12 months as a head start.