By John Goolsby, Prep Editor
IRONDALE – Shades Valley senior linebacker Ethan Johnson has been rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.
“It’s a blessing, and it is most definitely something I’ve always dreamed of accomplishing,” said Johnson.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound inside linebacker was named 6A second-team All-State after recording 153 tackles in only nine games.
“If Ethan has the same type of year that he had last year, he’ll go down as one of the best linebackers to ever come through Shades Valley,” said Valley head coach Rueben Nelson.
Johnson believes that the Mountie defense will be improved in 2023. “The defense is coming along very well,” he said. “I feel like we have all the pieces in the right spots to be a very successful defense this year.”
Johnson holds eleven offers, including offers from Army, Arkansas State, Appalachian State, Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Furman, Marshall, and Coastal Carolina.
“I don’t really have a favorite,” said Johnson. “I’m just thankful for all the schools who have believed in me so far.”
Shades Valley faces off against Stanhope Elmore at home on August 25.