Keithan Johnson 2028 Cornerback

Blessed to receive a D1 🅾️ffer from UNT @MeanGreenFB. @coachjordan03 @Grant_Kinser

🚨 RECRUITING ANALYST SPOTLIGHT 🚨 One of the most attractive defensive prospects in East Texas continues to gain momentum on the recruiting trail. Keithan Johnson 🏈 DB / ATH 🎓 Gilmer High School (TX) 📚 Class of 2028 📏 6’2” ⚖️ 195 lbs ⚡ 4.56 Forty 🏃 Track Athlete 🔥 Offers: • North Texas • Lamar • Midwestern State • Texas A&M–Texarkana When college coaches evaluate underclassmen, they aren’t just recruiting production—they’re recruiting traits. Keithan possesses several traits that are difficult to find in a single prospect: ✅ College-ready frame ✅ Length and physicality ✅ Multi-sport athleticism ✅ Positional versatility ✅ Range and closing speed ✅ Long-term developmental upside What stands out most is his projection into the modern STAR defender role that has become one of the most valuable positions in today’s game. The STAR position—popularized by Nick Saban’s defensive structure—requires a unique athlete capable of covering in space, fitting the run, matching up with slots and tight ends, blitzing, and creating matchup problems across the field. At 6’2”, 195 pounds, Keithan possesses the size profile and athletic tools that many college programs seek when evaluating hybrid defensive backs. The recruiting momentum is already beginning to reflect that evaluation. Four scholarship offers as a sophomore, including a Group of 5 offer from North Texas, signal that college staffs recognize the upside. 📈 Clutch Culture Sports Rating: 9.1/10 Projected LOP: Group of 5 Scholarship Athlete 💎 Ceiling: Multi-Year Group of 5 Starter 🔥 High-End Ceiling: Power 4 Evaluation Prospect The production will continue to come. The traits are already there. And in recruiting, traits are what get coaches in the door. 📈 STOCK STATUS: STRONG BUY 📈 TREND: RISING 📈 UPSIDE: ELITE #KeithanJohnson #Top2028Riser #BuyStockNow #GilmerBuckeyes #TexasFootball #NorthTexasFootball #LamarFootball #RecruitingAnalyst #DBRecruit #ClassOf2028 #CollegeFootballRecruiting #ClutchCultureSports #CoachDPrep #CORE @keithan_3 @CoachA35 @CoachDPrep @CoachA35Scout @SMUFB @mrfootballwait @TXSTATEFOOTBALL @UTSAFTBL @BUFootball @TCUFootball

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@keithan_3 @MeanGreenFB @coachjordan03 @sfacat @CoachGrigz @olan413 @CanadyKenny @CoachTimYoder @samspiegs @wesley_fritz @GPowersScout Did your thing!! Not about how many..it’s about who offers!

Had a great camp yesterday at @MeanGreenFB, loved the coaches and campus.

Gilmer '28 CB Keithan Johnson (@keithan_3) is reporting a North Texas offer. #GMG🦅 𝕏 @GilmerBuckeyeFB | @RecruitGilmerFB

@donk333 Thanks coach!

@keithan_3 @CoachTG__ @MeanGreenFB @coachjordan03 @Grant_Kinser @sfacat @GPowersScout @samspiegs @TFloss32 @CoachTimYoder @Jason_Howell @CanadyKenny @olan413 @Coach_Griffin_ @CoachGrigz Congratulations!!!

Blessed to receive a D1 🅾️ffer from UNT @MeanGreenFB. @coachjordan03 @Grant_Kinser

@sfacat Yes sir 🫡

Yes sir!!! Congratulations my man! Let’s get it!!!

A special thanks to @sixstarfootball for the write up 📈📈

Don’t want a receiver getting off the line? No problem coach! @CoachDrewChrist @TRILLDB @CoachTrice8 @CoachDB__ @CoachKirkBryant @coachwyattsmith @JoshuaEargle @CoachKre @CoachBusey

@sfacat Yes sir

@keithan_3 Looking good my man!! Keep grinding!!

Camp reps! 📦

@DequaylonC @CoachSampson3 @UTEPFB @CoachSanders5_ @coachjohnking @CoachClaiborne @ETX_Gameday @Lobo_Football @247Sports @247recruiting @GamedayFrank 🔥

After a great conversation with @CoachSampson3 I am bless to say I have received my 3rd offer from @UTEPFB #Miners #AGTG #WR @CoachSanders5_ @coachjohnking @CoachClaiborne @ETX_Gameday @Lobo_Football @247Sports @247recruiting

And yes, I can jam/press 5’5 receivers too

AGTG!! After an amazing conversation with @JoshuaEargle @Coach_Hutch68 & @CoachCaraboa, I’m blessed to say that I’ve received my 3rd college football offer from @TAMUT_football 🦅

Gilmer '28 CB Keithan Johnson (@keithan_3) gains a Lamar offer. #Boomtown #PeckEmCards 𝕏 @GilmerBuckeyeFB

@SchwartzAthSpot Thank you!

@keithan_3 @LamarFootball @CoachDrewChrist @TRILLDB @sfacat @CoachGrigz @olan413 @donk333 @TheGilmerMirror @RecruitGilmerFB Congrats young man

AGTG!! Blessed to receive my first D1 offer and 2nd official offer from @LamarFootball. Thank you @CoachDrewChrist & @TRILLDB for the opportunity!

Heaviest DB at camp. I ran an official 4.54 at 190lbs. Two hundredths of a second closer to that 4.46! @TRILLDB @CoachDrewChrist

@jaredeasley Thank you sir!

@keithan_3 @LamarFootball @CoachDrewChrist @TRILLDB @sfacat @CoachGrigz @olan413 @donk333 @TheGilmerMirror @RecruitGilmerFB Congratulations, Keithan!