The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Derek Johnson
- Position:
- DT
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 320
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Hoxie, Ark.
- High School:
- Hoxie
Second-year defensive tackle who gained valuable experience working with the scout team in 2009 ... a prep All-American who was ranked as Arkansas[apos] top defensive tackle and third-best player overall as a senior.
FRESHMAN (2009)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Tom Sears at Hoxie H.S. ... prep All-America and two-time all-state selection at defensive tackle ... recorded 255 tackles and 13 sacks as a prepster ... played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl ... ranked as the top defensive tackle in Arkansas and the state[apos]s third-best player overall by Rivals ... tabbed the fourth-best overall prospect in Arkansas by ESPN ... tallied 252 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries over his final three seasons ... voted to the Arkansas Super Team by The Associated Press as a senior ... also a first-team all-state and first-team all-conference selection ... notched 76 tackles, 12 pressures, 10 TFL, three sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... also returned a fumble recovery 40 yards for a TD ... led Hoxie to a 3A regional championship ... named all-state and all-conference as a junior... tallied 81 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... helped the Mustangs earn a third-round berth in the state playoffs ... tabbed Northeast Arkansas Newcomer of the Year and all-conference as a sophomore ... recorded 95 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... also lettered for three seasons in track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in Jonesboro, Ark. ... also lived in Marked Tree, Ark., West Memphis, Ark., and El Paso, Texas, before moving to Hoxie, Ark. ... enrolled in the college of liberal arts ... active in community service ... volunteered at a local nursing home ... father, Billy, played nose guard at Arkansas State ... enjoys playing basketball.
THE DE. JOHNSON FILE
Nickname: Big D
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV channel: MTV
I can[apos]t believe I watch: The Newlyweds
Favorite movie: Scarface
Favorite actor: Denzel Washington,
Favorite actress: Meagan Good
Sports hero: Jevon Kearse
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite video game: Madden [apos]09
Pet: Dog (Duke)
