Class of 2017 WR Nykeim Johnson (DC) COMMITTED & SIGNED TO SYRACUSE

[orangefog]

Like that he catches everything with his hands. I can see him taking a few inside slants a long, long way.

Ever since Torry Holt killed us with slants, I have been wanting that kind of threat. Even our guys with speed don't seem to be a threat with the slant. I hope that changes with new a new offense. I don't know much about x's and o's, I just know I love to watch a speedy guy in orange catch a short slant and then just slice through the defense on his way to a long gain.

 

[Symphony Steve]

I liked that QB as well. Pretty much hit him in stride every time. I like Johnson's subtle changes of direction on his routes. Home run hitter.

Just wonder if, at 157, he can withstand the rigors...

 

[RF2044]

I liked that QB as well. Pretty much hit him in stride every time. I like Johnson's subtle changes of direction on his routes. Home run hitter.

Just wonder if, at 157, he can withstand the rigors...

Agreed. But on the flipside, he's just entering his senior year of high school. He has time to improve his physique, and should develop once he gets into a collegiate S&C program.

 

[TheCusian]

Agreed. But on the flipside, he's just entering his senior year of high school. He has time to improve his physique, and should develop once he gets into a collegiate S&C program.

Yeah - I think the encouraging side is that he is built right. I think Estime is a very good comp that way.

 

[PhatOrange]

his physique actually looks pretty good for someone that short.

 

[721Comstock]

his physique actually looks pretty good for someone that short.

Now he just needs to get all SWOLE like Briz, and we're good.

 

[chugg21]

I liked that QB as well. Pretty much hit him in stride every time. I like Johnson's subtle changes of direction on his routes. Home run hitter.

Just wonder if, at 157, he can withstand the rigors...

1st time he steps on the field during a game is likely September of 2018 after a redshirt year. That's a lonnnnnnng time from today. Should easily be up to 170-175 by then.

 

[RMH44]

1st time he steps on the field during a game is likely September of 2018 after a redshirt year. That's a lonnnnnnng time from today. Should easily be up to 170-175 by then.

Besides, players with his quickness and elusiveness rarely take big hits.

 

[SUfaninAZ]

Cant teach speed. Great to see us back in the dc area

Actually you can teach speed.

 

[CuseLegacy]

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[CuseCrew08]

Hate to sound negative but some of his comments didn't sound like he 100% solid. Hope the coaching staff can build a relationship with him that would him really think twice about jumping ship.

 

[PAcuse]

Hate to sound negative but some of his comments didn't sound like he 100% solid. Hope the coaching staff can build a relationship with him that would him really think twice about jumping ship.

95% of this kids that commit do not seem solid. It's the way things are now. DeVito is a rare bird these days.

 

[DMDMD]

Hate to sound negative but some of his comments didn't sound like he 100% solid. Hope the coaching staff can build a relationship with him that would him really think twice about jumping ship.

Pretty sure that's how all commitments are, he just said it out loud.

 

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[OrangeXtreme]

Hate to sound negative but some of his comments didn't sound like he 100% solid. Hope the coaching staff can build a relationship with him that would him really think twice about jumping ship.

Is that solid enough for you?

 

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[Trueblue25]

Oh my awesome absurdities.

 

[O-pulse]

Nykeim, welcome to the Syracuse Football family. Go Orange!

 

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[JackBauer44]

I had the opportunity to chat with Nykeim Johnson. Here's the interview:

‘Cuse Q&A: Nykeim Johnson is Ready to Win – Otto's Grove

 

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[tep624]

I think he's going to be my pick for most immediate impact in this class. Kid is a dynamic athlete and I think he will make a play for PR and maybe even get in the 2 deep at slot WR.