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Max Johnson has found a new home. The SEC transfer quarterback is headed to North Carolina to continue his college career.
Johnson took to social media to announce his commitment to Mack Brown’s program. As a graduate transfer, Johnson was able to enter the portal before the undergraduate window opens on Dec. 4.
Excited to be a Tar Heel! Let’s Go! @Hayesfawcett3 #TarHeels pic.twitter.com/Ps6s6L0rWE
— Max Johnson (@MaxJohnson14) November 29, 2023
Johnson will be considered a redshirt junior in 2024, the fifth season of his college career. He spent the past 2 seasons at Texas A&M.
Ahead of the 2022 season, Johnson arrived at Texas A&M from LSU. He appeared in 4 games, making 3 starts, before suffering a season-ending injury. Johnson took a redshirt for the 2022 season.
This season, Johnson appeared in 8 games for the Aggies. He completed 118-of-190 passes for 1,452 yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Johnson also rushed for 2 scores.
At LSU, Johnson started 2 games as a true freshman in the 2020 season, which did not count against his eligibility due to COVID-19. He was a 12-game starter in 2021, Ed Orgeron’s last season with the program, throwing for career highs of 2,815 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Johnson has played in 30 games over 4 seasons, completing 60.5% of his passes for 5,853 yards with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 47-12.
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