P.T. for JJ

Freshman safety Jayden Johnson had two tackles in 27 snaps against Georgia Southern, including a stop of quarterback Justin Tomlin for a 4-yard loss.

“He brought it a couple of times,” Coach Sam Pittman said. “Big ol’ kid.”

Johnson, from Cedartown, Ga., is 6-2, 215 pounds.

“I thought he did great,” safety Jalen Catalon said. “I thought he came in and did his job. When he had to stick his nose in there, he stuck his nose in there. I think he’s showing he has the potential to be a really great safety here.”

Catalon, who is 5-10, 198, said he would love to have Johnson’s size.

“He’s just a beast out there,” he said. “I tell him, ‘Dude, people are going to be scared of you when you go out there, so don’t be afraid to be physical.’ And I think he showed that he wasn’t afraid to be physical.”

Johnson has a 73.7 run grade in 47 snaps, per Pro Football Focus.

“I think he’s going to get better and better, so yes, we want to get him on the field,” Pittman said.