Michigan Wolverines football is gearing up for an exciting week as they are set to host TCU safety transfer Jamel Johnson. According to ESPN.com’s Max Olson, Johnson is making a visit this week. He has already visited Louisville on Wednesday and will also see Ole Miss. This transfer prospect brings with him a wealth of experience and talent.

Unlock the Potential of Michigan's Defense with TCU's Jamel Johnson

Johnson's College Career at TCU

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Johnson played two years at TCU from 2023 to 2024 and still has two seasons of eligibility remaining. He made a significant impact, appearing in 22 games with 12 starts. During the regular season, he started all 12 games for the 8-4 Horned Frogs. He accumulated an impressive 71 tackles, including 2 stops for loss, 3 pass breakups, and a forced fumble. His performance on the field demonstrated his skill and determination.In 2024, PFF gave Johnson a 64.5 coverage rating, which ranked 21st among Big 12 safeties with 200-plus snaps. According to the analytics site, he allowed 19 receptions for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns on 32 targets. His coverage skills and ability to make plays in the secondary were evident.

Coach's Perspective on Johnson

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes had high praise for Johnson before the season. He described Johnson as a young and very talented player who has learned to focus on daily improvement. Dykes loved the way Johnson played in fall camp, always being around the football and making plays. He is one of those players who consistently makes competitive plays on the ball, is in the right spot, tackles well, and does all the things that safeties need to do. He is still learning to communicate at the level required, but his potential is clear.

Johnson's Journey as a Recruited Player

A product of Arlington (Texas) Seguin, Johnson was a three-star recruit in the 2023 class. He was ranked the No. 406 overall player and No. 39 safety in the country. His recruitment shows his potential and the interest he generated from college programs.Now, with Michigan set to lose both of its starting safeties from the 2024 team in graduates Quinten Johnson and Makari Paige, and senior Rod Moore still recovering from an ACL injury, the Wolverines are looking to add talent at the safety position. They brought in Arkansas safety transfer Tevis Metcalf on a visit over the weekend, showing their desire to strengthen their defense. Johnson's visit to Michigan could be a significant addition to their back end.