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Two-time Founders Cup winner Cody Johnson

Versatility and an ability to adapt to your surroundings is huge in the NLL, especially for prospects still looking to make the big show.

Had Paul Dawson not been willing to drop his keeper gear and try his hand at a pure D role, he might not be in the NLL right now.

When AJ Shannon first broke into the league with the Buffalo Bandits, he was known as a lethal goal scorer, but found his niche with Buffalo as an offensive defender, who actually made a deadly tandem with Mark Steenhuis during his rookie year.

The Six Nations Arrows’ two-way spark plug, Cody Johnson, brings that “whatever-is-needed-of-me” mentality, similar to a ball player that took that mindset all the way to an NLL title last winter, Calgary’s Jeff Shattler.

Jr. A fans got their first look at Johnson this past season, Cody previously busy winning a pair of Founders Cup titles with the Six Nations Rebels in Ontario’s Jr. B loop. His transition to the Arrows’ transition this summer was seamless.

He’s got legit wheels, good hands, plays with a ton of heart and brings that mentality and style of play many pro GM’s are looking for in today’s up tempo NLL.

CODY JOHNSON

Height: 5′9″
Weight: 170 lbs.
Position: Transition
Shoots: Left
From: Six Nations, Ontario
Junior: Six Nations Arrows
College: Onondaga CC

What do you feel your greatest asset is that would allow you to translate your game to the NLL?
My speed. Being able to push the ball up the floor and to create odd man rushes.

One (or a couple) word(s) to describe your game?
Hard worker, disciplined and not afraid to sacrifice for the team.

What role/position do you see yourself playing in the NLL?
I can play defense, but I can also play up front too.

What current or former NLLer would you most closely compare or model your game after?
Jeff Shattler

Your greatest accomplishment (team or individual) during your college, junior or even senior lacrosse career?
Winning those two Founders Cups with the Rebels.

Anything else to add?
I’m available to play in any NLL city and also able to work in the US. I’m currently helping coach practice for U19 field lacrosse in Six Nations and I’ll also be coaching winter league box lacrosse here too.

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