
Freshman DB with local roots and upside in Clark Atlanta’s secondary
Jareq Johnson is a 5-foot-9, 171-pound freshman defensive back from Atlanta, and that homegrown speed-and-athleticism profile makes him a name to watch in Clark Atlanta’s 2026 secondary. The biggest selling point is upside: he’s young, physical for his size, and already positioned in a position group where instincts, toughness, and special-teams value can earn snaps fast. Public roster pages list no collegiate statistics yet, so the pitch here is projection over production — but the local background and DB build suggest a player worth a hard look if your team wants a gritty, development-friendly defensive back.

