SMU Transfer RB LJ Johnson Jr. Commits to Cal

SMU Transfer RB LJ Johnson Jr. Commits to Cal

Johnson, a big-time high school recruit, had committed to transfer to Rice a week ago but reportedly changed his mind

Cal lands running back transfer LJ Johnson via SMU

Credit: Cal FootballCal has added former SMU running back LJ Johnson Jr. as the latest piece in its rapid rebuild of the running back room. The running back corps was decimated when five players—including stars Jaydn Ott and Jaivian Thomas—entered the transfer portal post-spring. Johnson, a former Rivals100 recruit and Texas A&M signee, originally committed to Rice before flipping to Cal. He becomes the third back added this offseason, joining U…