Joaquin Johnson '23 Recruiting Profile

My name is Joaquin Johnson, I am a 16 year old, 6', 175 pound Wide/Slot Receiver at Saint Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California. Through Football, I have learned lessons of loyalty, brotherhood, persistence and above all, the importance of character. These are all attributes I strive to apply to my daily life, and use to better myself not only as a football player, but as a young man. I have participated in competitive football since the age of 6. I strongly believe that my tenacity, work ethic, and leadership skills make me a valuable unit to any team I am part of.  

As a freshman team, we finished 9-0 in the Marmonte League, one of the toughest leagues in California. As a JV team, we finished 7-2 making my freshman year record 16-2. On both JV and freshman, I led the team in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. I was awarded Offensive Player of the Year on the JV level. After my season, I was selected to play for the U.S. National Team in Arlington, Texas. In Texas I got the chance to compete and play with the best in the entire Country. From that game, I was selected to play in the International Bowl against Panama in the Cowboy’s very own AT&T Stadium. I was also invited to the NextGen Camp, Rivals camp, FBU camp, and as a participant in the UA All American underclassmen combine. 

My athletic accomplishments for my Sophomore and Junior years include JT Rogers Offensive Rookie Award Winner, Receiver First Team All-League Marmonte League, and All-County Honors. Sophomore year, we finished 4-1 (Covid) Division 4. Junior year we finished 9-0 and played in the Division 2 bracket among some of the best teams in the Country. First round, we played a team of over 30 D1 offers, I’m not scared of any competition. We earned the title of Marmonte League Champs. I also run Track, recently obtaining 1^st place in Boys 4 x 100 setting a county record with my participation as anchor, right now we hold the fastest time in our county.

I aspire to play college football with full commitment and conviction that in entails. I am confident I have ability to thrive as a Student Athlete by continuously challenging myself. My main goal is to earn my Major in Business. Academically, I have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA for the last 4 years, while attending Honors, College Prep and Advanced Placement classes. I have also attained my Leadership Certificate. Thank you for taking this time to read my personal statement. Looking forward to many victories on and off the field!

“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10

Joaquin Jacinto “Juice” Johnson