Will likely step in to replace two-time All-MEAC center Darriel Mack … Gives the Aggies depth along the offensive line because he can also play guard … In his career, he has helped the Aggies play in the postseason three straight seasons (2015 Celebration Bowl, 2016 NCAA FCS Playoffs, 2017 Celebration Bowl) … Has letter three straight seasons thanks in part to his stellar play on special teams, protecting punters and kickers … Has the strength to battle in the trenches and the footwork to get to the next level of the defense … Can bench press 225 pounds 21 times and has bench press max of 365 pounds.
2017 Season: Played in 10 games without a start … Played 94 snaps during the season with an average grade of 77 percent … Played a season-high 13 snaps at Morgan State on Sept. 23 where he graded out at 81 percent … Also played 13 snaps at Norfolk State on Nov. 4.
2016 Season: Played in 10 games without a start … Played guard and center during the season … Graded out well in games against St. Augustine’s, at Howard and Florida A&M … Helped the Aggies complete 34 of 47 passes for 439 yards over a two-week span against Howard (Oct. 22) and FAMU (Oct. 29).
2015 Season: Played four games without a start … Played some guard and some center … Graded out well against Howard on Oct. 24.
High School: Started four years of varsity football at Christ School … Selected first-team All-State by the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association … Also earned All-Western North Carolina honors …Earned all-conference honors three times and all-state honors twice…
Personal: Full name is Malik Johnson … He is the son of Amy and Toronto Johnson … Has two siblings, Ari and Tobias … He was born Feb. 24, 1997.
