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Ricky Johnson Named To The Shaun Alexander Award Watch List
August 26, 2025 | Football
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State wide receiver Ricky Johnson was named to the 2025 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Tuesday.
The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the College Freshman Player of the Year since 2019 and is named in honor of Shaun Alexander, a former standout at the University of Alabama and with the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL.
Johnson enters his redshirt freshman season after playing in four games as a true freshman in 2024. He earned two receptions last season, with his first career reception coming against Arkansas on the 26. Johnson was a standout in the high school ranks with 118 career receptions to go along with 2,053 yards and 27 touchdowns.
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The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the College Freshman Player of the Year since 2019 and is named in honor of Shaun Alexander, a former standout at the University of Alabama and with the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL.
Johnson enters his redshirt freshman season after playing in four games as a true freshman in 2024. He earned two receptions last season, with his first career reception coming against Arkansas on the 26. Johnson was a standout in the high school ranks with 118 career receptions to go along with 2,053 yards and 27 touchdowns.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU football on X, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB."
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