Colgate: Is making the move from strong safety to outside linebacker this fall ... has earned one varsity letter ... comes into fall camp in a battle for the backup role at outside linebacker.

AS A SOPHOMORE ... played in all 11 games, mainly on special teams ... made one tackle and had one pass breakup ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

AS A FRESHMAN ... with the junior varsity team.

High School: A 2003 graduate of Colonia High School in Colonia, N.J. … lettered four years with the Patriots … played running back and strong safety in his senior season … served as captain … carried 54 times for 309 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 196 yards and one touchdown … made 76 tackles and three interceptions … two-time all-division, all-county and all-area …  all-state Group III in 2002 … was the first freshman to play varsity football at Colonia … picked for 2003 Snapple Bowl at safety … coached by Ben LaSala … also lettered in track … member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Major is Arts … parents are Sandy and Lynda Johnson of Avenel, N.J. … born November 16, 1985 in Newark, N.J. … has one sister … full name is Nathaniel Johnson III.