Per multiple news outlets Marshall recruiting target Sebastian Johansson will sign a letter of intent with the Herd today. Johansson a 6’5, 315 pound offensive lineman from Sweden (Yes, the country) will be part of Marshall’s 2010 recruiting class.
Johansson’s ability to sign a letter of intent was held up by a low ACT score. He has been in Huntington working to raise his grade and recently received a passing mark.
Johansson’s football experience spans two continents. He became the first player in the history of Swedish football to move up to the senior national team as a junior. Johansson spent his senior year of high school in Raceland Kentucky. At Raceland High School Johansson caught the eye of Marshall assistant coach Phil Ratliff who offered a full scholarship.
Johansson will join the Herd for pre-season practice in August. He will not be eligible for spring ball.
For more on Johansson follow the links below:
From the Daily Independent: http://dailyindependent.com/localsports/x383283012/Big-day-for-Big-Swede
Rivals.com page: http://rivals.yahoo.com/marshall/football/recruiting/player-Sebastian-Johansson-116193
ESPN.com page: http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=117386&_slug_=sebastian-johansson&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d117386%26_slug_%3dsebastian-johansson
Scout.com page: http://kentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=48&p=8&c=1&nid=5062865
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