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CAREER: One of the top returning tight ends in the Southeastern Conference . . . Member of the 2012 Mackey Award Watch List, given to the nation’s best tight end . . . Named to the All-SEC Freshman Team in a vote by the league’s coaches in 2011 . . . Saw action in 11 games for his redshirt freshman season . . . Earned a start at receiver against Alabama . . . Has hauled in 206 yards and three touchdowns. 2011: Named to the All-SEC Freshman Team in a vote by the league’s coaches after leading all SEC freshmen tight ends in receptions (11) and receiving yards (206), while tying for the lead in touchdowns (3) . . . Played in 11 games and started at receiver against Alabama . . . Had one reception for 22 yards against LSU . . . Caught his first career touchdown against UAB, where he had one reception for 20 yards . . . Had a season-high 51 receiving yards against South Carolina . . . Caught a season-high three passes and a touchdown in a win against Kentucky . . . Caught four passes in his final four games of the season . . . Had his career-long catch of 37 yards in a Music City Bowl win over Wake Forest. 2010: Sat out the season as a true freshman redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN.com . . . ESPN.com listed him as the No. 75 wide receiver prospect in the nation . . . Rivals.com had him as the No. 33 recruit in the state of Alabama regardless of position . . . Most Valuable Player at Rivals Ultimate 100 Camps in both Birmingham and Atlanta . . . Caught 39 passes for 598 yards and scored eight touchdowns during his senior season . . . Played for Head Coach Michael Smith . . . Also rushed for 137 yards on 30 carries and completed two of three pass attempts . . . Hauled in 41 receptions for 492 yards and nine touchdowns during junior season . . . Standout on the basketball court as well for the Jaguars . . . Committed to Mississippi State in July of 2009. PERSONAL: Born Malcolm Jamaine Johnson on Aug. 11, 1992 . . . Son of James and Genesis Johnson. JOHNSON’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 3, at Kentucky (10-29-11) Receiving Yards – 51, vs. South Carolina (10-15-11) Receiving Touchdowns - 1, (3x) last at Arkansas (11-19-11) Longest Reception – 37, vs. Wake Forest (12-30-11) |
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