When Johnson arrived at LSU in 2004, he was one of the most highly recruited and biggest linemen in the nation at 6-7 and 400 pounds. But that didn't assure him an instant success because of an infection from a spider bite. He was granted a medical red shirt. Played in just two games and missed all of fall camp. But it was a different story on his graduation day. Not only he managed to shed 50 pounds but also became the first LSU offensive line man to be named in AP All- American first team. It was for the first time that a lineman from LSU was named in to the AP since Alan Faneca in 1997. He is likely to make it to the middle round draft and make his first million.



He never wanted to go pro and hated the game in school as he and his team never won. But it was then, when the coaches took notice of this hulking monster. He was 6 feet 5 inches then. And it was his coaches who convinced him to take the game more seriously, allured him with the scholarship he could get at the college and a career playing NFL. So he agreed, pulled up his socks and put his heart and soul in the game. At high school he was one of the most talented offensive lineman in the nation, Graded out at 88 percent at tackle and did not allow an entire sack his senior season.

Nicknamed "the House"; Johnson majored in communication and sports studies. He graduated with a degree in business administration from LSU. But the news of getting into AP All ? America was still a bit of shock for the House as the season didn't go that well for him and LSU.

He will be playing his last game for LSU on Dec. 31 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta when the Tigers (7-5) meet No. 14 Georgia Tech (9-3). His career record as a starter for the Tigers is 29-8. Johnson played in 11 games as a red shirt freshman with one start behind established starter Will Arnold at guard. Arnold was injured mostly and thus Johnson started the last 10 games in 2006. In 2007 he started 14 games and in 2008 season he started 12 games and has played a total of 37 games in his LSU career.

He has evolved into a player and his game has increased leaps and bounds. He is now one of the most physically imposing players in college football; he can physically overpower the defensive tackles. He can now play both tackle positions with equal dexterity. He has everything it is needed to be a dominant player, a huge frame, speed and nimble skills.

This humble, monster is definitely a ?look-out- for' talent. He believes that he owe his success to his coaches and hold them responsible for changing his life.