Major: Management and Industry (2008), Undeclared (2006-07)

Weight: 250 (2008), 230 (2006-07)

2008 Media Guide: Converted linebacker who has moved to a spot along the defensive line … will be in the mix behind Lawrence Wilson for increased playing time … can also contribute on special teams.

2007: Saw action at linebacker for the Big Ten champions … scout team workhorse: Minnesota, Michigan.

2007 Media Guide: Will compete for playing time this season at middle linebacker … is aggressive and has proven he can make plays all over the field.

2006 Media Guide: Ranked the No. 6 inside linebacker prospect in the nation coming out of high school … hopes to follow in the footsteps of former Dorsey H.S. graduate and Buckeye Na’il Diggs … OSU coaches like his size and strength and say he could play the Mike or Sam linebacker positions.

High School: Collected 120 total tackles, including 18 for loss, and four pass breakups as a senior … named all-state and his league’s defensive player of the year as a junior when he had 138 tackles, eight quarterback sacks and an interception.

Personal: Is the son of Darryl Johnson … nickname is “MJ” … favorite food is grandmother’s cornbread and mac and cheese … favorite NFL player is Brian Urlacher … likes to read the Bible before games … favorite old-school TV show is Family Matters.