Johnny Huntley III

Delaware

Sep 6 (Sat)

1:30 PM

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
6-3
Weight:
220
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Plantation, Fla.
High School:
South Plantation

AT COLORADO: 2016 (Fr.)—He saw action in 12-of-13 games on the season plus the Alamo Bowl game; he was one of just four true freshman to play for the Buffs on the year … Had one reception, which came in week two against Idaho State for a 14-yard gain … Was credited with five points on special teams, coming from two solo tackles and one assisted tackle (inside the 20-yard line) along with one knockdown or springing block on a kick return.

HIGH SCHOOL—Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 61 overall prospect in the state of Florida and the 69th-ranked receiver in the nation … In earning first-team All-Broward County honors (Miami Herald), he was South Plantation’s most valuable player in making 55 receptions for 940 yards and 12 touchdowns … Played safety on defense, making 20 tackles, with three forced fumbles and an interception … A two-year starter at wide receiver, he scored 11 touchdowns as a junior ... One of his top games as a senior came in a 13-12 win over Flanagan, which had been ranked No. 8 in the nation by SuperPrep and No. 16 by USA Today; on the game winning drive, he caught a 27-yard pass to set up the game winner, a 6-yard catch he made on a fade route that secured the win with 55 seconds remaining … In a 27-24 win over Taravella his junior year, his team had fallen behind 24-21 with 12 seconds remaining; on the final play of the game with six seconds to go, he caught a pass in full stride from quarterback Mike Mele and ran 50 yards for the winning points … Under coach Nick Dellaria, SPHS was 3-7 his senior year; he replaced Doug Gatewood as head coach prior to the year, as South Plantation was 4-5 under his direction his junior season and 6-3 his sophomore year … He was a team captain his junior and senior seasons.

ACADEMICS—He is enrolled in Colorado’s College of Arts and Sciences, but is undecided on a major.

PERSONAL—He was born Dec. 30, 1997 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … Hobbies include playing most sports, video games and spending time with friends … He was an assistant coach for two years, working with younger kids in Pop Warner ball.