Tae Johnson, a four-star safety from Fort Wayne North Side High School, recently explained why he turned down offers from top SEC programs to commit to Notre Dame. Johnson said a defining factor was the involvement of head coach Marcus Freeman.
Although SEC powerhouses pursued him heavily, Johnson credited Freeman’s guidance as the pivotal reason he chose the Irish. His commitment underscores how Freeman’s hands-on approach impacted the recruitment of one of Indiana’s top defensive prospects.
Marcus Freeman’s Leadership Secures Tae Johnson’s Commitment to Notre Dame
Notre Dame defensive back Tae Johnson has made clear that head coach Marcus Freeman’s presence and leadership were the defining reasons he chose the Irish over several SEC powerhouses.
Johnson, a four-star safety from Fort Wayne North Side High School, acknowledged that opportunities at programs like Tennessee and Georgia were on the table. Still, Freeman’s influence carried more weight than the allure of the SEC…