Duke Johnson II holds the MLB · Depth spot in Alabama Crimson Tide’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Duke Johnson II is a linebacker from Eastman, Georgia, who played at Dodge County High School under coach Phillip Brown. A unanimous four-star recruit in the 2025 class, Johnson earned recognition as national outlets's second-ranked outside linebacker and was selected to the Navy All-American Bowl. He signed with Alabama over Auburn, Florida, Florida State, and Michigan. During his 2025 freshman season, Johnson appeared in nine games, primarily on special teams, and recorded three total tackles, including one against ULM.

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