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Player Profile

Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson

Number17PositionWR
Height5-11Weight206
YearJuniorMajorCommunication
HometownPasadena, Calif.
High SchoolMaranatha HS

2012 (sophomore): Played in 11 games and started in 10 as a sophomore... Finished second on the team for receptions with 20 that went for 231 yards, averaging 21 per game.

2011 (freshman): Did not play.

2010 (redshirt): Practiced with the Cougars during the 2010 season but did not play in any games while attending classes at Azusa Pacific.

2009 (redshirt): Practiced with the Cougars during the 2010 season but did not play in any games while attending classes at Azusa Pacific.

High School: Played two years of varsity football for Joel Murphy at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, Calif. ... The Minutemen were 20-5 over his two seasons ... As a senior, rushed for a team-high 1179 yards on 145 carries and 10 touchdowns ... Also caught 25 receptions for a team-high 377 yards and six touchdowns ... On defense, tallied 36 tackles and six quarterback sacks ... As a junior, tallied 52 tackles and four sacks ... Rushed for 68 yards on six carries.

Personal: Born on Nov. 3, 1991 to David (physical therapist) and Tamara (nurse) Johnson in Pasadena, Calif. ... has twin brothers, Caleb and Luke, and a sister, Madie... Has an uncle, Erik, who played football at St. Mary’s... Majors in communications and wants to work in a fire department after his time at Azusa Pacific... Enjoys trips to Lake Tahoe and going to movies.