Howard freshman DB Raphael Johnson brings size and upside to the Bison secondary
Raphael Johnson is listed as a 6-foot-2, 210-pound defensive back for Howard, and that frame alone makes him an intriguing fit for physical, press-heavy coverage and special-teams work. ESPN’s current roster listing identifies him as a freshman, while Howard’s roster confirms he is on the 2026 signing-day group, suggesting a young player still building his college résumé[1][2]. For a team looking for length, toughness, and developmental upside in the secondary, Johnson is the kind of prospect worth monitoring closely.
