Tristian Johnson

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DE; 6-3; 222; LaGrange, Ga.;
LaGrange High School
Rivals: ★ ★ ★; Scout: ★ ★

What John Clay says: Another LaGrange kid, with more to come. Can play linebacker or defensive end. Runs a 4.7 in the 40. Among the nation’s 60 best weakside linebackers, according to Rivals.

What UK says: High-school defensive end who projects as a linebacker as a collegian … Ranked as the nation's No. 57 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com … Has run the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds, an excellent time for a defensive end, and also is noted for his quickness … Senior season featured an 11-3 record, with LaGrange advancing to the semifinals of the state playoffs … Coached by Steve Pardue … Joins the recent list of LaGrange players at Kentucky that includes former All-Southeastern Conference linebackers Wesley Woodyard (now with the Denver Broncos) and Braxton Kelley, former wide receiver/current student coach DeMoreo Ford and current cornerback Randall Burden … Johnson is a teammate of current Wildcat signees Qua Huzzie and Demetri Merritt.

What Rich Brooks says: “Tristian is another LaGrange product who has played various spots. He has played defensive end and linebacker and we project him as a linebacker. He is another guy that can run. Obviously, he has played in a great high school system that understands playing snap to whistle. We are excited that he can bring some competition to the linebacker area this next season.”