Bisi Johnson hopes to learn swagger from Rashard Higgins

Olabisi Johnson did everything for Bear Creek High School last season in Lakewood.

He was the Bears' second-leading rusher (698 yards) and receiver (402 yards) and led his team in total touchdowns (12). And don't forget about his defensive stardom, being the only Bear Creek player to have 100 tackles in 2014.

But at CSU, his one job will be playing wide receiver, using his 4.46 speed and 6-foot, 178-pound frame to ignite the Rams' no-huddle offense.

The Coloradoan chatted with Johnson, who's enrolled at Colorado State University taking summer classes, to get to know him better.

Question: What has been your greatest athletic achievement?

Answer: I actually had a ceremony on June 3 that awarded me JeffCo (Jefferson County Public Schools) Athlete of the Year, so that was pretty cool. I got it for track and football.

Q: You committed to CSU under former coach Jim McElwain. What made you want to stick around?

A: (Defensive assistant coach) Marty (English) is a really good guy and I like him and a lot. Plus, I wanted to stay close to home and play for a school in Colorado.

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Q: Is there a CSU player you're most looking forward to working alongside?

A: Definitely Rashard Higgins, because he's probably the No. 1 wide receiver in the nation heading into this season. He's confident and he walks into the game on TV and looks confident doing whatever it takes. That is something I need to work on, and and I hope to learn that swagger from him.

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Q: What's something about you a lot of people don't know?

A: My dad is from Nigeria, and that's where my name comes from. He was born there but has citizenship now and goes back and forth, selling cars or anything people need. I take pride in that because it's always cool to have background in a different place than the usual person. It's a cool thing to have, and I've been out there a few times. It's a whole different experience and I love it.

Q: How much can you help CSU as a wide receiver?

A: I can contribute a lot because (of) my speed and everything. This is a face-paced offense now, and they're going to need some guys who can fit well there.

Q: How much are you looking forward to this no-huddle offense?

A: I'm looking forward to it a lot. We did it my sophomore year of high school, but it probably wasn't perfected as coach (Mike) Bobo's offense is going to be.

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Bisi Johnson file

• Height : 6-0

• Weight : 178

• 40-yard dash time : 4.46 seconds

• Age : 18

• High school : Bear Creek

• CSU roommate : Chuk Obinnah