Michigan St drops Florida football recruit after arrest
Posted April 30, 2021 7:00 am
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State said Friday it has informed football recruit Steffan Johnson that he will not be a part of the program following his arrest in Florida.
Johnson, a cornerback from Venice, Florida, signed with the Spartans in December. He was arrested for extortion directing or promoting sexual performance by a child in North Port, Florida, according to the Detroit Free Press, which obtained a police report.
Johnson is accused of threatening a juvenile female with posting sexual videos on social media.
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