09-02-2019, 10:10 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-14-2019, 04:42 PM by goodvsevil1275.)
The Portland Pythons announced their new addition to the team today when they picked up Defensive Tackle Connor Johnston from the prospects pool. Sources close to the Pythons said they were interested in the DT but they "just need to see him work to improve."
That's exactly what Johnston has had to do to get to this point. After walking onto the Eastern Michigan and playing only 30 snaps his first 2 seasons, he became a run stopping force his Junior year en route to All Mac first team honors. "It all just kind of clicked" said Johnston "working on my technique and my conditioning all paid off."
He then began his Senior season for the Eagles right where he left off, posting 10 tackles and 2 sacks through his first 4 games. Then tragedy struck, during a rivalry game against Western, an illegal chop block caused an ACL tear that ended his season. Teams were unwilling to draft Johnston based on his medical history. "Really tough, that's all I can say, I thought it was all over."
Its been a long road back for Johnston who former HS coach and off field trainer Tom Barbari says is in the "best shape of his life." "Im just ready to show the league what I can do" says Johnston. Tomorrow night he will get that opportunity.
That's exactly what Johnston has had to do to get to this point. After walking onto the Eastern Michigan and playing only 30 snaps his first 2 seasons, he became a run stopping force his Junior year en route to All Mac first team honors. "It all just kind of clicked" said Johnston "working on my technique and my conditioning all paid off."
He then began his Senior season for the Eagles right where he left off, posting 10 tackles and 2 sacks through his first 4 games. Then tragedy struck, during a rivalry game against Western, an illegal chop block caused an ACL tear that ended his season. Teams were unwilling to draft Johnston based on his medical history. "Really tough, that's all I can say, I thought it was all over."
Its been a long road back for Johnston who former HS coach and off field trainer Tom Barbari says is in the "best shape of his life." "Im just ready to show the league what I can do" says Johnston. Tomorrow night he will get that opportunity.