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Published May 12, 2020
2022 WR lands Alabama offer, calls former Crimson Tide standout his idol
Tyler Waldrep  •  TideIllustrated
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On Monday around noon, 2022 wide receiver AJ Johnson’s coach at Newman told him to call Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding.

Except, Johnson didn’t know Golding was Alabama’s defensive coordinator. When he called the number, Johnson said he was surprised to find out Alabama was extending him an offer.

“My number one idol is Julio Jones,” Johnson said when asked about the offer.

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