WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bowie State University quarterback Ja'rome Johnson, who played at Eastern High School in Northeast Washington, has been named the DC Touchdown Club Washington Metro College Football Player of the Week.
Johnson completed 14 of 25 passes for 246 yards and three touchdowns and rushed 13 times for 51 yards and two more scores as the Bulldogs won their sixth consecutive game, 51-44 over Virginia State, this past Saturday.
 
Johnson has played a large role in Bowie State's success, guiding an offense that is averaging 33 points per game. He has thrown for 1,393 yards and 17 touchdowns in seven games this season and rushed for another four touchdowns for the Bulldogs, who are ranked 14^th this week in the American Football Coaches Association poll.
 
Against Virginia State, Johnson started things off with a 31-yard touchdown run and then threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to sophomore Keshane Hinckley (Laurel HS) as the Bulldogs built a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter. Later, after Virginia State rallied to tie it 44-44, Johnson threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to redshirt sophomore Darious Bowman (Friendly HS) for the decisive score with 6 minutes 20 seconds left.
 
"Ja'rome Johnson is consistently getting better each week and proves to be a threat using his arm or legs to opposing defenses," Bowie State Coach Damon Wilson said.  "We are very fortunate to have a person of Jarome's caliber in our program. As a program we will continue to make our mark recruiting the DMV, as there is a lot of quality student-athletes to select from."

About the Military Bowl Foundation
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Military Bowl presented by Peraton but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for
recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.

About the DC Touchdown Club
The DC Touchdown Club honors the best in Washington Metro football, with year-round events highlighted by an annual awards dinner. Operated by the Military Bowl Foundation, the Club promotes the game of football, hosts entertaining social events and generates a significant philanthropic impact for Patriot Point. To learn more about the DC Touchdown Club, visit dctouchdownclub.com or follow DC Touchdown Club on Twitter and Instagram @DCTouchdownClub and like DC Touchdown Club on Facebook.
 
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