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Published Jan 18, 2021

Illinois lands three-star Georgia linebacker Dwayne Johnson

Alec Busse • OrangeandBlueNews

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New Illinois coach Bret Bielema added his second high school recruit since being hired with a pledge from three-star linebacker Dwayne Johnson from Snellville (GA) South Gwinnett.

Orange and Blue News spoke to Johnson to get the details on his commitment to the Fighting Illini.

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