Former 4-star Georgia lineman Netori Johnson announces transfer destination
By Sydney Hunte
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Netori Johnson signed with Georgia as a highly-regarded 4-star prospect from the class of 2017 but never was quite able to get his collegiate career going in Athens.
After his decision to transfer, the Atlanta-area product has now chosen a new program to finish out his eligibility. Johnson announced on his Twitter account on Thursday that he had committed to Middle Tennessee State in Conference USA.
Blessed to keep playing ball ✊🏾⬆️ pic.twitter.com/amVnU24KFz
— Bam (@ATLNETORIJ) January 14, 2021
One of the top offensive line prospects in his class, Johnson redshirted as a true freshman in 2017. He played in 4 games in 2018 before being switched to the defensive line, and in his new role, he totaled 2 tackles for a loss, including 1.0 sacks, in 2019. However, he was unable to break into the lineup in 2020.
That led to his decision in December to enter the transfer portal in search of further opportunities elsewhere, ultimately choosing to head to Murfreesboro. The Blue Raiders were 3-6 this past season, being forced to cancel 3 games due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
