On Tuesday at his high school, running back Kerryon Johnson chose Auburn.
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The 6-foot, 200-pound back from Madison Academy is rated the No. 46 overall player by 247Sports.com, No. 50 by Rivals.com and 26th by ESPN.com.
Auburn and Alabama were hoping to keep Johnson in state. Two years ago, 5-star quarterback Jameis Winston (Hueytown High School) chose the Seminoles over the Crimson Tide and it's worked out pretty well for the sophomore.
