2010 Recruiting Class Intros - David Johnson, DT, Argyle, TX

Moving on down the list, let's now take a look at defensive tackle recruit David Johnson - the first Frog to commit to the 2010 class. An honest commit? Way to go, David!

So, when you think of a defensive tackle, you typically think of someone like Alabama's Terrence Cody - a very, very large human being who clogs up running lanes and, unless they're a freak like Ndamukong Suh, only gets into the backfield when they sneak between the center and guard to nail a sitting duck back. Rarely are they able to shoot the gap and run down the ball carrier with ease.

Well, file Johnson under the latter category.

Pardon my french, but this kid is absolutely fucking bonkers good. 26 career sacks is a solid number for anyone - doing it from the middle of the line while typically being blocked by two defenders is quite another. And that's not even all he does. He lines up outside and rushes the passer. He drops into coverage and drops running backs on screen plays. He blasts through the line and catches running backs from behind. He shot a man in Reno just to watch him die. Seriously - wow. He was his district's MVP as a defensive tackle. Think about that. His versatility has to have Patterson absolutely salivating.

As far as his natural position in the middle, it's hard to imagine him doing a better job than he already does. He dive bombs centers to get to the ball carrier, and if that doesn't work, he sits on his block then shifts off his man to make the tackle. Cory Grant and Kelly Griffin are going to be very good next year, but, with a little more weight on his frame - he's 6'2", but only 270 - he could easily crack the rotation.

However, after watching these highlights, is it worth adding weight to the kid and slowing him down? Could he potentially be the next great outside defensive end prototype that Patterson loves to assemble? Truthfully, Johnson will probably take a red shirt year, build some strength, and be a major contributor in the 2011 season. But, if he's able to add some bulk in the off-season without losing a step, it's going to be hard to keep him off the field. Johnson and DJ Yendrey in 2011 is going to be ominous for opposing offensive lines. Heads will continue to roll under GP's defensive lines.