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Defensive Line
Larry Johnson is his 14th season on the staff and his ninth year coaching the defensive line. He has been instrumental in the development of five first team All-Americans in the past nine years, including defensive end Aaron Maybin in 2008. Maybin also was a finalist for the Bednarik and Ted Hendricks Awards. End Tamba Hali was a first team All-American and a 2006 NFL first round draft choice. Michael Haynes and Jimmy Kennedy were 2002 All-Americans and first round NFL draft choices. Johnson worked solely with the defensive ends and oversaw many of the special teams from 1996-99. His efforts with Courtney Brown helped him earn All-America honors in 1999 and become the No. 1 selection in the 2000 NFL Draft. Johnson also has coached 11 first team All-Big Ten performers and has had a large role in the success of the defense, punting and recruiting efforts during his tenure. Head coach at McDonough High School in Pomfret, Md., for 19 years, Johnson's teams posted a 139-36 ledger, capturing state championships in 1983, `85 and `90. In 1992-93, he was head coach at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va. Johnson was a standout linebacker at Elizabeth City (N.C.) State University, earning NAIA All-America honors. After graduation, he played one season with the NFL's Washington Redskins. One son, Larry, became just the ninth player in NCAA history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season in 2002 and is a two-time All-Pro pick with the Kansas City Chiefs. Another son, Tony, was a Penn State wide receiver.
