It seems as if it weren’t for new Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris, the Tigers might not have landed speedy running back Chris Johnson Jr. from the transfer portal this offseason.
Johnson’s conversations with Morris evidently played a significant part in his decision to transfer to Clemson, as Johnson says he initially “really didn’t have plans on coming” to Tigertown. However, a call from Morris changed that around.
“Actually, Coach Morris called me. Because I really didn’t have plans on coming here,” Johnson said following Clemson’s spring practice Friday.
“But he called me at the last minute, and we had a long conversation.