Former Ohio State Linebacker Pepper Johnson Named Defensive Coordinator For USFL’s Tampa Bay Bandits
Johnson spent last season as the head coach at powerhouse Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy.
After one season as IMG Academy’s defensive coordinator in the fall of 2020, Johnson was promoted to head coach last June. He led the Ascenders to a 9-1 record, though the season-ending loss to Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy snapped their 19-game winning streak. It was also IMG Academy’s first home loss since 2014.
Johnson won’t be the only former Ohio State player continuing his career with the Bandits, as offensive lineman Matthew Burrell was drafted by Tampa Bay earlier this month. Other Buckeyes in the USFL include New Orleans Breakers wide receiver Johnnie Dixon, New Jersey Generals running back Mike Weber and Michigan Panthers tight end Marcus Baugh.
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