Xavier Johnson is an

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wide receiver for the

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Early life and high school

Johnson grew up in

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and attended

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. While at Summit, Johnson had 32 receptions for 766 yards and eight scores and while running the ball, he had 623 yards, 10 touchdowns and an average of 17.3 yards per carry. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Iowa State, North Dakota State, and Ohio.

College career

Johnson was recruited as a running back at Ohio State until his junior season when he was moved to wide receiver. During the 2022 season, he scored three touchdowns, two of them being at their first game of the season against Notre Dame where he also completed a 24-yard touchdown reception. During the 2022 Peach Bowl again

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, he completed a 37-yard touchdown pass giving Ohio State a lead of 28-24 right before the half. On August 19, 2023, Johnson was named the Buckeyes' Block "O" jersey recipient and he will wear a No. 0 jersey for the 2023 season.

References

External links

Ohio State Buckeyes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Xavier Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American football running backs American football wide receivers Ohio State Buckeyes football players Players of American football from Cincinnati