Feb. 6, 2013

James Johnson                        
S • FR • 6-2 • 200          
Upland, Calif./Upland HS

Excellent athlete with outstanding ball skills...played wide receiver and defensive back at Upland... earned All-West Region honors by PrepStar in 2012...ranked by ESPN as the No. 24 safety prospect in the country...listed by Scout.com as the No. 60 safety recruit in the nation...listed by Scout.com as the No. 10 safety in the West region following the 2012 season...has the ability to play any of ASU's safety positions...was a three-year varsity starter in the secondary for Upland...Upland High also produced Sun Devil cornerback Osahon Irabor...totaled 45 tackles, seven interceptions and one fumble recover in 2012...added 33 receptions for 599 yards (18.2 avg.) with one touchdown as a senior...also returned punts and kickoffs...totaled 62 tackles and two interceptions as a junior in 2011 and also saw time at wide receiver...helped lead Upland to a 12-1 record in 2011...registered 39 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception as a sophomore in 2010...chose ASU over reported scholarship offers from Arizona, Colorado, Fresno State, Houston, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon State, San Jose State and Wyoming...coached by Tim Salter at Upland High...verbally committed to ASU on Oct. 6, 2012.