Kerryon Johnson's A-Day was cut particularly short.

The Auburn running back sustained an injury in the first quarter and did not return. Johnson sustained a high ankle sprain and underwent x-rays in the locker room during the second quarter.

"He's been healthy all spring, I just think it was one of those things," Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said. "It doesn't alarm me or anything like that. He's had an excellent spring."

Malzahn said that Johnson "should be fine," but the junior running back was in a walking boot after the game for precautionary reasons.

Johnson got the start with the first-team offense (Blue) in place of leading rusher Kamryn Pettway, who was held out of the spring game. Johnson finished with seven carries for 47 yards and the game's first touchdown and added a 17-yard reception from Jarrett Stidham on the final play of the first quarter before being brought down by linebacker Richard McBryde.

Sophomore Kam Martin assumed Blue team running back duties after Johnson exited the game.

The injury was a bit of a disappointment for Johnson, who also injured his ankle last year at Mississippi State, missing the next game before returning at less than full strength on Oct. 29 against Ole Miss. This sprain, Johnson insisted, wasn't as bad as that one, as he had a much easier time putting weight on the right ankle and walking around on it.

"Last day (of spring), last drive I was supposed to be in," Johnson said. "It's unfortunate, but it's football; it happens. It's better than it happening in August or September."

Despite the ankle sprain, Johnson remained upbeat that he would be healthy in time for summer workouts.