Johnson impressed coaches in the preseason and could emerge at either cornerback spots. Senior Mark Washington came along as the first-team free safety in the spring and stayed that way. Behind him is junior Paul McClendon, who will be Tech's nickel back. Redshirt freshman Ryan Aycock will back up Curtis, who doesn't expect to get as many tackles in Tech's new 4-3 defense. Blinn College allowed just two touchdowns last year with Johnson as the starting cornerback.
Tech has a solid two-deep at both cornerback spots.
The wild card is Johnson, who could end up as a starter by the time the season's over.