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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Montrell Johnson Jr. is running it back.
Florida’s starting running back has decided to return for his senior season, he told Gators Online in an exclusive interview Friday.
“To the Gator fans, I just want y’all to know you’re going to get everything out of me this year. And I appreciate y’all through everything, thick and thin,” Johnson said.
Johnson has led UF in rushing and averaged 5.4 yards per carry in each of the last two years, totaling 817 yards and five touchdowns in 2023 after 841 yards and 10 TDs in 2022
Johnson was more involved in the passing game this past season, catching 30 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown. He had three 100-yard rushing performances as well.
Following his junior season, he met with his mother back home in New Orleans and weighed his options on entering the NFL Draft or coming back to school to earn his degree.
Johnson decided to return to UF before Christmas break, letting his mom know his plans along with Florida running backs coach Jabbar Juluke. He had until Jan. 15 to declare
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