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My Choice Would be Ohio State
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Aaron Johnson from Baton Rouge, LA Southern Lab talks to us about his High School career, how he impressed the coaches at the 2005 Ohio State camp, and where he is interested in attending college among many other topics.
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By Steve Patterson
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What are your best attributes as a football player?
'I am a really good receiver. It is very hard to jam me because my I get off the line so quick. I can catch too. I played mostly running back last year, but I had 2 touchdowns on 3 catches. So, I am good in the open field. It’s hard for the first man to tackle me.'
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Was there a specific game or period of games where it became clear just how special you are?
'I noticed it in the game against St. Amant High School (5A). We are just a 1A team. In the St. Amant game I had 11 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown.'
Will you be graduating early from Southern Lab?
'You can say that, but I have a late birthday. So, I started school a little early. I should be graduating next year when I'm 18.'
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What are you looking for in a college and a football program?
'I want to go to a nice college with good academics and good people. I would rather go to a big school so I can increase my chances of going to the NFL.'
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You were last year's MVP of the Ohio State camp, what parts of the camp did you excel?
'I excelled in the one-on-ones and the seven on seven drills. Also, I was in the top five in the forty. (4.51 first time ever running the forty). I had a 4.23 shuttle, too. They said that they liked my route running, my speed, and quickness. My brightest moment at camp was in the seven on seven. I was at safety and I jumped up and intercepted a pass with on hand. They said that it was just like I flew across the field and rocketed in the sky.'
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What schools do you currently have offers from?
'I have received an offer from Auburn, but I am still trying to see if Ohio State has offered me. I was told that I had one from my uncle, but the people on Rivals say that I don't. So, I have to confirm that. I receive letters from Georgia, Auburn, USC, Florida State, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Stanford, UCLA, LSU, Illinois, Oklahoma State, and Michigan.'
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How much contact with the coaches have you had at the different schools you are interested in?
'Lately, I haven't really been talking to the coaches. I let my father handle that. So, I can focus on my senior year.'
How would you rate the schools that have offered this far?
'Its pretty open right now. My choice would be Ohio State though.'
Are you planning on visiting all of the schools?
'I don't know for sure where I'm going now. But, I’m going to take all six visits.'
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Do you look to red shirt as a freshman at your college of choice or are you looking to make an impact on the field your first year?
'I would like to play as a freshman. I am going to make a big impact when I do get on the field though. I’m shooting for a National Championship and the Heisman. But, my father told Coach Tressel (last summer at camp) that if I was to come there he wants me to red shirt because I'm going to still be young. So, I don't know yet.'
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When will you be making a college choice?
'I'm planning on making a decision after the season. Before signing day for sure.'
