Versatile defensive player adds depth to the Mountaineers’ entire front seven, thanks to his experience at linebacker and across the defensive line during his collegiate career ... his primary contribution will most likely come on special teams.

2008 : Appeared in three games ... registered tackles against Jacksonville and Presbyterian ... the stop he was in on against JU was behind the line of scrimmage ... also played against No. 3 Wofford but did not record any statistics.

2007 : Appeared in eight games ... recorded tackles in wins over Gardner-Webb and Richmond.

2006 : Did not see game action due to injury.

2005 : Redshirted.

High School : Was a three-year letterwinner at Heritage H.S. in suburban Washington D.C. ...  was a first-team all-district selection at linebacker ... named team MVP following sophomore and senior seasons ... served on Loudoun County Sportsmanship Committee ... coach by Wes Driskill ... also lettered three times in basketball and twice in baseball.

Personal : Full name is Justin Eugene Johnson ... born Dec. 16, 1986 (23 years old) ... son of Gail and Pearlis Johnson ... majoring in architectural design and technology with a minor in planning.