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4-star RB Justin Johnson verbally commits to WVU

Running back Justin Johnson verbally committed to WVU on his 18th birthday.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU has secured a 15th verbal commitment for their recruiting Class of 2021 on Sunday evening. 4-star running back Justin Johnson made his college choice on his 18th birthday.

— Justin Johnson Jr. (@J_ustin26) September 28, 2020

Johnson hails from Edwardsville, Illinois, where he led the Edwardsville Tigers to an 8-3 season in 2019. He rushed for 1,120 yards and 19 touchdowns despite missing a pair of games with an ankle injury.