Ronny Johnson

June 21, 2024, Evanston, IL: Northwestern Football hosts recruits for an Official Visit at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, June 21, 2024. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Northwestern Athletics)

Height:
5-10
Weight:
180
Position:
RB
Class:
First-Year
Hometown:
Dexter, Mich.
High School:
Dexter High School

High School:

Committed to Northwestern on June 21, 2024.
Rushed for 1587 yards and 26 touchdowns during his senior season in 2024, also added 18 receptions for 325 yards, leading Dexter to an undefeated regular season.
Averaged 8.2 yards per carry while running for 1632 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior in 2023, adding 21 receptions for 351 yards and three touchdowns.
Transferred to Dexter after playing his first two high school seasons at Milan High School.
Selected as one of MLive’s Top 10 Players of the Year for his senior season in 2024.
High school coach at Dexter was Phil Jacobs.
Chose Northwestern over Appalachian State, Marshall.

Chris Foster (RB Coach) on Johnson: “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Ronny into the Northwestern family. Ronny is a dynamic running back that has the ability to score a touchdown every time he touches the football. His home run threat ability, paired with his unique athleticism make him a very exciting addition to the ‘Cats. There is no doubt that Ronny will give his all, on and off the field, in order to continue to build on the strong foundation he possesses, while also making others better around him.”