James Franklin and the NIttany Lions have not been shy about their desire to take two quarterbacks in the same class. The right opportunity finally presented itself this year. Four-star dual threat quarterback, and Elite 11 finalist Michael Johnson Jr. has committed to Penn State. He joins fellow four-star prospect Taquan Roberson. The commitment was announced with a video on Johnson's Twitter account.

C O M M I T T E D #InGodsHands pic.twitter.com/rpN6NP0Kef — Michael Johnson Jr. (@m_johnsonjr1) August 1, 2018

Penn State offered Johnson Jr., the son of Oregon wide receiver coach Michael Johnson, back in September of 2017. At the time, the younger Johnson seemed destined to stay home in Eugene and join the Ducks. It was not until an early-June official visit that thing Nittany Lions made their move.

The biggest game changer in Johnson's recruitment came in early-May when Cale Millen committed to Oregon. Following that move, it became clear that the hometown school was no longer an option according to an interview with OregonLive.com.

"No one from Oregon has really talked to me since Cale Millen committed," Johnson said. "We've both stopped communicating. It doesn't look like I'm going to end up there. I respect the program, but I think we both see a better fit for me somewhere else."

The Johnson Jr. File Class: 2019

2019 Size: 6'2.5/192 lbs.

6'2.5/192 lbs. Pos: QB

QB School: Sheldon (Eugene, OR)

Sheldon (Eugene, OR) Composite Rating: ★★★★ (.9074)

★★★★ (.9074) Composite Rank: No. 259 Overall, #6 Dual Threat QB

In addition to Oregon, Johnson held offers from Florida State, Miami, Texas A&M, NC State, Oregon State, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio State, and others. He used four of his official visits this spring, visiting the Seminoles, Wolfpack, and Hurricanes.

At various times following Millen's commitment, Miami and Florida State were thought to be the favorites for Johnson. But an eye opening trip to Happy Valley for a June official visit put the Nittany Lions at the top of the list. They would not lose that spot over the coming weeks despite three subsequent official visits to his other favorites.

When Johnson arrives on campus a year from now, the quarterback room may look quite a bit different than it does now. Tommy Stevens is a given to be the leader entering his senior season, with Sean Clifford (sophomore), Jake Zembiec (junior), Will Levis (freshman), and classmate Taquan Roberson. Of course, it would not be a surprise to see at least one of those underclassmen seek a transfer.

Penn State's class now stands at 14 members, and No. 15 in the nation.