SDSU’s Chris Johnson Named to The Associated Press Midseason All-America Team

Johnson makes the first team as a defensive back. Justin Truong San Diego State senior cornerback Chris Johnson was recently named a midseason first-team All-America selection by The Associated Press. Johnson made the first team as a defensive back and was one of 13 first-team defensive selections. In six games this season, Johnson has totaled 32 tackles (19 solo), three interceptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns, six pass breakups, a forced fumble and a tackle for loss. Johnson is ranked in tie for first in FBS in interceptions returned for a touchdown (2), second in interception yards (148, 1st in MW), tied for fourth in passes defended per game (1.50, T-2nd in MW), total passed defended (9, T-2nd in MW), tied for eighth in interceptions (3, T-2nd in MW) and interceptions per game (0.50, T-2nd in MW) and tied for 24th in total pass breakups (6, T-3rd in MW). He’s also tied for fifth in the MW in both forced fumbles (1) and forced fumbles per game (0.17). According to Pro Football Focus, Johnson is ranked as the top cornerback in the country this year with a 91.6 defensive grade. That mark is even more impressive when considering the minimum
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