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Finished the spring as the starting fullback ... Did a good job in the spring, with his most notable play coming when he zipped 70 yards for a touchdown in one practice ... Has worked hard to improve his conditioning over the last two years ... Has recovered from ankle and knee injuries that hampered him last season ... Has played in six games, including one start. 2002 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in six games ... Drew a starting assignment against Georgia ... Had one carry for one yard ... Also caught a four-year pass ... Got his first varsity letter. 2001 (Freshman): Redshirted. High School: Two-time all-state fullback ... Rushed 94 times for 579 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior at St. Peter Chanel HS in Bedford, Ohio ... Also caught 11 passes for 137 yards ... Was the blocking back for tailbacks who combined for 2,400 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns last season ... As a senior, was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player on a team that also included players who signed with Wisconsin and Ohio University ... Helped lead his school to a 13-2 record and state runner-up finish as a senior ... Team went 13-1 and advanced to the state semifinals during his junior season ... Team won the conference championship his last two seasons ... Three-year starter who earned all-conference honors all three seasons ... Two-year pick on the all-county and All-Cleveland area teams ... Also saw playing time at defensive tackle and linebacker during his career ... Selected for the "Big 33" Ohio vs. Pennsylvania All-Star Game ... Has impressive physical abilities ... Top lifts include 650 pounds in the squat and 375 in the bench press ... Best 40-yard dash time is 4.7 seconds ... "Rock has great hands and is a devastating blocker. I've never seen a high school player block like him," said Jeff Rotsky, St. Peter Chanel coach ... Played one year of high school baseball ... Two-year member of the student council ... Has done community service work with physically challenged children ... Chose UK over Wisconsin, Indiana, and Akron. Personal: Full name is Ronald Ramal Eugene Johnson ... Born 5-29-83 in Cleveland, Ohio ... Son of Ronald and Laurie Johnson ... Major is kinesiology. Johnson Career Statistics Year Pos. Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long 2002 Fullback 1 1 1.0 0 1 1 4 4.0 0 4
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