Jon Johnson RB/OLB Haskell Harmony Grove

[CodeRed]

Jon Johnson RB/OLB Haskell Harmony Grove 4.41 6'-1 205 has put together impressive back to back seasons.

Holds offers from Austin Peay, Henderson, OBU, UAM, Harding and Southern Missouri. A-state and UCA has really started to show interest and may be close. Arkansas said they liked him as an OLB and will continue to evaluate him.

2015 Sr. Rushing: 1669 YDS 28 TDS Receiving: 299 YDS 29.0 YPC 2 TDS
2014 Jr Rushing: 1916 YDS 9.9 YPC 23 TDS

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2636432/highlights/282575377/v2

[whosiskid]

Looks interesting, but no offense, I'm always suspicious when someone creates an account to tout one particular player. Seems less like someone interested in Arkansas recruiting than someone coming here to promote a specific cause, in this case getting people to pay attention to a particular player. It makes you wonder if the poster is a family member or close friend. If this had been your 500th post it might come acros differently, but your first?

[tphog]

No offense, but does it matter if the OP is a family member? They are just letting all of us know about this player and that Arkansas is looking at him. The OP didn't overly tout the player as a stud. Just gave stats and an update.

Thanks for the info OP!

[bigdaddyhawg]

No offense, but does it matter if the OP is a family member? They are just letting all of us know about this player and that Arkansas is looking at him. The OP didn't overly tout the player as a stud. Just gave stats and an update.

Thanks for the info OP!

Yes, it matters. 

There was a day in the not too distant past where we had fat, sissy boy german Gus strokers coming on here to tout whatever kids were part of his "recruiting service".

But he wasn't the only one doing that.

whosiskid was on top of it to point that out.

[CodeRed]

Looks interesting, but no offense, I'm always suspicious when someone creates an account to tout one particular player. Seems less like someone interested in Arkansas recruiting than someone coming here to promote a specific cause, in this case getting people to pay attention to a particular player. It makes you wonder if the poster is a family member or close friend. If this had been your 500th post it might come acros differently, but your first?

I understand how it could be perceive that way. I'm no parent, relative or friend just a Haskell Harmony Grove supporter. My intentions were just to share information regarding the young man’s recruitment and intrest from Arkansas. Considering Haskell Harmony Grove, a 3A school has only had its football program for 6 years and they have a potential D1 player football player. I find the story very interesting and just wanted to share.

[jackflash]

If the kid can play LB is that big and fast want Arkansas to take look at him

[CodeRed]

2:21 update

5:51 update

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2015/jun/20/arkansas-advance-camp-updates/

[jgphillips3]

I thought at first he was a 2017 recruit, but since you put Sr. for 2015 rushing numbers he is obviously next year.  Given that our numbers are tight for 2016 it would seem we just wouldn't have a scholarship for him due to other needs and people still on the board.  If you know, would he be considering walking on with a legitimate shot to get a scholarship or have they told him an offer is possible?  He seems like a good athlete but when we have guys like Fulton, White, Whaley and a bunch of others still looking to get our last 6 or scholarships, if we succeed with very many of those elite guys, there just won't be one left.  We do need linebackers though.

[Vantage 8 dude]

I thought at first he was a 2017 recruit, but since you put Sr. for 2015 rushing numbers he is obviously next year.  Given that our numbers are tight for 2016 it would seem we just wouldn't have a scholarship for him due to other needs and people still on the board.  If you know, would he be considering walking on with a legitimate shot to get a scholarship or have they told him an offer is possible?  He seems like a good athlete but when we have guys like Fulton, White, Whaley and a bunch of others still looking to get our last 6 or scholarships, if we succeed with very many of those elite guys, there just won't be one left.  We do need linebackers though.

With the tight numbers we're likely to have this year I agree that IF he wants to pursue the Hogs it likely would be from a walk on status.     

[Lake City Hog]

Who decides what matters? If I choose to come on this board and tout a player what gives any other poster the right to question me? Some of you people are simply amazing in your thought process or to put it rather bluntly-- who the hell do you think you are???

[hawginbigd1]

Who decides what matters? If I choose to come on this board and tout a player what gives any other poster the right to question me? Some of you people are simply amazing in your thought process or to put it rather bluntly-- who the hell do you think you are???

There have been several shady type player peddlers come on here pushing players, so people are a little skeptical.

[navyhog24]

Could be a walk on candidate

[Country Stylz]

Looks interesting, but no offense, I'm always suspicious when someone creates an account to tout one particular player. Seems less like someone interested in Arkansas recruiting than someone coming here to promote a specific cause, in this case getting people to pay attention to a particular player. It makes you wonder if the poster is a family member or close friend. If this had been your 500th post it might come acros differently, but your first?

nm.

[CodeRed]

I thought at first he was a 2017 recruit, but since you put Sr. for 2015 rushing numbers he is obviously next year.  Given that our numbers are tight for 2016 it would seem we just wouldn't have a scholarship for him due to other needs and people still on the board.  If you know, would he be considering walking on with a legitimate shot to get a scholarship or have they told him an offer is possible?  He seems like a good athlete but when we have guys like Fulton, White, Whaley and a bunch of others still looking to get our last 6 or scholarships, if we succeed with very many of those elite guys, there just won't be one left.  We do need linebackers though.

I don't know details on if their asking him to walk on or a possible offer.  It seems that there is some interest Lunney visited Jon at the school a couple times during the spring evaluations and Jon has been up to Fayetteville for a couple games this year for visits. I believe he is going back up there this weekend for the Mississippi State game. But like you said with the number of scholarships available it seems more like a possible walk on opportunity.

[hvsupastar]

Usually these small school guys are preferred walk on, I know the OL from Bearden has already been offered that.

[MC_Hog]

I live at Magnet Cove & Harmony Grove is in our conference. I've seen him play the past two years & He's a very good 2A player but I personally don't think he's a D-1 college prospect. We played Kenneth Dixon & Strong a few years ago in the playoffs & there's was no doubt that Dixon was a D-1 athlete. Jon Johnson isn't close to that type of athlete or has that type of speed. I have been a Razorback Football season ticket holder for 22 years & I know what a SEC player looks like. He's the best player at his school & fans think that makes you good enough to play for the Hogs & it doesn't......just my opinion.

[bigdaddyhawg]

I live at Magnet Cove & Harmony Grove is in our conference. I've seen him play the past two years & He's a very good 2A player but I personally don't think he's a D-1 college prospect. We played Kenneth Dixon & Strong a few years ago in the playoffs & there's was no doubt that Dixon was a D-1 athlete. Jon Johnson isn't close to that type of athlete or has that type of speed. I have been a Razorback Football season ticket holder for 22 years & I know what a SEC player looks like. He's the best player at his school & fans think that makes you good enough to play for the Hogs & it doesn't......just my opinion.

And a valuable opinion based on what you shared.

[kaki]

There have been several shady type player peddlers come on here pushing players, so people are a little skeptical.

so being skeptical gives one the right to limit posters the right to share what they want to share. 

[bigdaddyhawg]

so being skeptical gives one the right to limit posters the right to share what they want to share. 

Where did he limit the right of that poster to share what he wanted to share?

I missed that.

[kaki]

Semantically there was no limiting, but responding to the one who posted in a manner that questions the motives of their post is not very open either. 

[bigdaddyhawg]

Semantically there was no limiting, but responding to the one who posted in a manner that questions the motives of their post is not very open either. 

Couldn't disagree more.

He raised a relevant and on target question.

Did the OP not get his cupcake for creating the thread?

[pigture perfect]

I have lived in Haskell for 8 years and seen J. Johnson play many times. This kid can play. Kid is a workhorse. He seldom leaves the field. If he just plays one side of the ball or the other, he's as good as anybody. I like him better on defense personally. He can play LB or safety.

I usually don't call out other posters, but Magnet Cove and Haskell HG are not in the same conference.

[CodeRed]

I live at Magnet Cove & Harmony Grove is in our conference. I've seen him play the past two years & He's a very good 2A player but I personally don't think he's a D-1 college prospect. We played Kenneth Dixon & Strong a few years ago in the playoffs & there's was no doubt that Dixon was a D-1 athlete. Jon Johnson isn't close to that type of athlete or has that type of speed. I have been a Razorback Football season ticket holder for 22 years & I know what a SEC player looks like. He's the best player at his school & fans think that makes you good enough to play for the Hogs & it doesn't......just my opinion.

I was stating facts not my opinions regarding his recruitment. Regardless if Arkansas is recruiting/evaluating him as a possible scholarship player or a walk on. It's obvious that Lunney and other coaches up there believe he can contribute on the SEC level or they wouldn't be wasting their time. But I guess since you're a 22 year Razorback Football season ticket holder makes you an expert in recruiting.   

[presidenthog]

I was stating facts not my opinions regarding his recruitment. Regardless if Arkansas is recruiting/evaluating him as a possible scholarship player or a walk on. It's obvious that Lunney and other coaches up there believe he can contribute on the SEC level or they wouldn't be wasting their time. But I guess since you're a 22 year Razorback Football season ticket holder makes you an expert in recruiting.

It makes him nothing but a season ticket holder for 22 years.

[CodeRed]

http://cardinalstrong.com/2015/12/09/johnson-receives-all-state-honors-2/

[JaketheSnake]

I was stating facts not my opinions regarding his recruitment. Regardless if Arkansas is recruiting/evaluating him as a possible scholarship player or a walk on. It's obvious that Lunney and other coaches up there believe he can contribute on the SEC level or they wouldn't be wasting their time. But I guess since you're a 22 year Razorback Football season ticket holder makes you an expert in recruiting.   

Jon, I hope you get your college paid for somewhere.  It may not be in Fayettville, but good luck.  Love to see you as a walk-on if they dont offer and you can show people what you can do.

[scruf]

Kid ran a 4.41 at the Hogs' camp this summer but he's not faster than Kenneth Dixon who runs a 4.54?

Well, he's always the fastest player on the field at his level and that's not his fault. Is he fast enough to play OLB in the SEC? Yes. Is he big enough? Not yet. I could see him being the last kid offered a scholarship or getting a walk-on invite. Neither would surprise me. Kid actually looks pretty good. I was shocked.

[ckhawgu]

Man...that kid can run! Looks like he has some good size to work with as well!

[hawgXi]

2:21 update

5:51 update

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2015/jun/20/arkansas-advance-camp-updates/

thanx for the link.

did well at LB in camp.

at 6'1" 205 with 4.41 & 4.46 I can see why.

gotta take a serious look at this guy.

don't most of our top LB recruits this year have > 4.5 - 4.6?

[CodeRed]

https://twitter.com/ArRecruitingGuy/status/690214244038541312

[MuskogeeHogFan]

https://twitter.com/ArRecruitingGuy/status/690214244038541312

Good for him. Wish him well.

[jackflash]

wouldn't mind seeing Johnson walking on might make a great OLB?

[Andrew Hogfan]

I was told by a family friend that he wouldn't be able to walk on. He has to have a scholly to go to college.

[Biggus Piggus]

Who decides what matters? If I choose to come on this board and tout a player what gives any other poster the right to question me? Some of you people are simply amazing in your thought process or to put it rather bluntly-- who the hell do you think you are???

Agreed.

[hei5manhog]

I was told by a family friend that he wouldn't be able to walk on. He has to have a scholly to go to college.

FAFSA? Pell Grant? who needs a scholarship?  isnt this how the pref walkons make it work?