David Johnson
David Johnson is a prominent sports journalist and analyst specializing in Ole Miss athletics, particularly football. He has been reporting on Ole Miss athletics for almost two decades. In this role, Johnson provides in-depth coverage of Ole Miss recruiting, game previews, player analysis, and team updates, often contributing to podcasts, live events, and articles. Johnson blends insider insights with broader SEC football commentary.He's widely respected in the Ole Miss community for his accessible style and deep connections, often engaging fans via social media and live streams.
Johnson is the father of former Ole Miss offensive lineman Eli Johnson and two daughters, Sydney and Tori Kate. Both Eli and Sydney hold degrees from Ole Miss.
Johnson is also the co-author of the book "UpHill Climb," the story of former Ole Miss defensive tackle KD Hill, who suffered a life-altering injury in an automobile accident and how he has defeated substantial odds in the aftermath.
Johnson is proud to help launch OleMiss365.com., a locally-owned and operated news agency that will cover the Rebels 24 hours per day and 365 days per year!
Johnson | McMahon got it, gets it and continues to push it for Ole Miss
Cotie McMahon continues to help build a powerhouse in Oxford. How does she do it? She is Coach Yo’, AKA Yolett McPhee-McCuin. It is a lot of things. Since Yo’ got to Oxford almost a decade ago, she has done…
Yo inks former McDonald’s All-American Jaida Civil from transfer portal and UT
Ole Miss signee Jaida Civil, a former McDonald’s All-American, with Coach Yo’ on her recent visit. And then there were none…at Tennessee. The last remaining player that could have returned to Kim Caldwell’s Lady Vols squad will be wearing the…
Contact period begins today for coaches
While prospects are flowing into the campuses all across America, the contact period for college coaches begins today. What does that mean? It means coaches can now have contact with prospects off their own campuses. It allows for in-person evaluations…
Lone Star QB on Ole Miss campus today
Locked On | The plastic days are over
Host Steven Willis examines what head coach Pete Golding might have meant when answering questions about his mentors…
Rebels win sixth straight, down USM
PEARL – No. 25 Ole Miss Baseball (27-11, 8-7 SEC) picked up their sixth win in a row Tuesday night, defeating No. 22 Southern Miss (26-12, 8-7 SBC) 10-3 at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi. Tristan Bissetta was a triple short…
Ole Miss finalist for one of America’s top running back prospects in 2027 class
The SEC Squad previews this weekend’s conference slate and looks into future
The Locked On SEC squad previews the coming weekend and ask: Will Ole Miss host a Regional?
Madi George sets frosh HR record in Rebels midweek victory over UNA
Freshman right fielder Madi George had herself a night Tuesday in the Ole Miss Rebels’ 7-3 win over North Alabama. All George did was go 2-for-5 with two home runs, driving in five of the Rebels’ runs in the victory.…