Jerrod Johnson Selected No. 1 in the UFL Draft
May 04, 2011 | Football
May 4, 2011
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Jerrod Johnson, the four-year Aggie football letterman and the all-time leading quarterback in Texas A&M history with 24 school records, was drafted as the No. 1 overall selection in the recent United Football League draft by the Hartford Colonials.
The head coach of the Colonials is Jerry Glanville and he had this to say about Johnson, “Our league is all about a second chance, and we talked to a couple of kids about a second chance. If Jerrod didn't get hurt, we wouldn't have had a shot at him, he would have been gone (to the NFL). If he is healthy, we got an outstanding quarterback. He can run, he's got a great mind. He can throw deep, make all of the throws and he can run the quarterback draw and he's hard to sack in the pocket.”
Jerrod Johnson was the Aggie offensive team captain for the second straight year in 2011. The Humble High School product's leadership was outstanding his entire career but the class, dignity and respect he displayed his senior season is unparalleled in A&M annals. He also leaves Texas A&M with two Big 12 records and 24 school records, including the all-time leading total offense leader (8,888) as well as the career leader in passing yards (8,011), completions (650) and touchdowns (67).
Just before the Aggie Heart Award was presented at the 2011 Texas A&M football banquet, head coach Mike Sherman presented the Coaches' Choice Award to Johnson. The award was voted upon by the Aggie coaching staff and is presented to a senior who has completed his eligibility and who represented the foundation and cornerstones on which Texas A&M Football is established - integrity with mental toughness, respect, trust and loyalty. The winner has inspired the coaching staff and his teammates through a career of service, both on and off of the field, and has given more to the Aggie football program than he takes away.
