Until recently, 2025 Georgia running back Donovan Johnson only vaguely knew of Ohio State’s interest in him.
OSU running backs coach Tony Alford had followed Johnson on Twitter beforehand, an early sign a college coach is at least somewhat interested in you.
Then on May 3, Alford showed up at Calvary Day School (Savannah, Georgia) to present Johnson with a scholarship offer to Ohio State.
“I knew they were interested because (coach Alford) followed me on Twitter, but I didn’t know Ohio State was actually looking at me,” Johnson told Eleven Warriors. “Because it’s THE Ohio State University.