Class: So.
Position: LB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 221 pounds
Previous School: Hillsboro
Hometown: Nashville, TN

Noteworthy: Has unlimited potential and the ability to be a standout player for the Blue Raiders ... Ended spring practice as the starter at left pony (outside linebacker) ... A local product who possesses a strong work ethic and tremendous attitude ... A key contributor on special teams.

2001: Played in the team's first eight games, but missed the final three contests of the year with a knee injury ... Registered just one tackle on the season and that came against Troy State ... Played mainly on special teams.

High School: Class 4A Mr. Football Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 ... First team All-Mid-State ... Listed among the state of Tennessee's top 15 prospects by the Knoxville News-Sentinel ... Helped lead Hillsboro to a 13-1 record, a No. 1 ranking and a spot in the state semifinals in 2000 ... Registered 180 total tackles as a senior, including four 20-tackle games ... Also had five fumble recoveries and forced seven more ... Offensively, Fite rushed for 1,250 yards, had a 7.2 average per carry, and scored 12 touchdowns ... During his career, Fite was a two-time All-State selection, two-time Region 5-4A Most Valuable Player, the Tommy Owen Award winner (given annually to the best public school player in Metro Nashville), a two-time captain, and was twice named prep Player of the Week by Murphy Fair ... Runs a 4.5 40 ... Played for coach Ron Aydelott at Hillsboro ... Selected to play in the Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star Game ... Chose MT over Alabama, Arkansas, Louisville, and Kentucky.

Personal: Parents: Thomas and Nadolyn Johnson ... Born: 6/18/83 ... Major: Undecided.

Statistics
Tackles UA A Tot. Sacks TFL FR INT
2001 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0