University of South Alabama Athletics

As A Redshirt Freshman (2018): Sat out the fall after transferring to the program.

Birmingham-Southern Highlights (2017): Posted seven stops in 10 contests as a defensive lineman his only season with the Panthers ... Recorded a season-best two tackles in win over Austin (Texas) College.

High School Highlights: Prepped at Murphy High, where he helped the Panthers to a berth in the state 7A playoffs his senior year.

Personal: Full name is Markel Deunte Johnson ... Born April 20, 1999, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Marcus and Shere Johnson ... Twin brother, Markes, is also on the Jaguar roster this fall ... Uncle, Tony Hairston, played football for four years at Alabama A&M and was inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 ... Favorite movie is “Good Burger” ... Favorite professional team is the New Orleans Saints ... Favorite players are Aaron Donald, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Drew Brees ... Favorite musical artists are Trombone Shorty and NBA YoungBoy ... Favorite foods are pizza, grilled chicken, wings and potato wedges ... Favorite subject is history ... Likes to play the trombone in his free time ... Major is interdisciplinary studies.