Keyshawn Johnson Jr. taking indefinite leave from Nebraska
Nebraska wideout Keyshawn Johnson Jr. is taking a leave of absence from the team to "mature," his father told Samuel McKewon of the Omaha World-Herald.
Keyshawn Johnson Sr., who enjoyed a stellar career at USC and in the NFL, added that his son hopes to return to the program in 2018.
"We're all on board with the decision that has been made," Johnson Sr. said. "I look forward to him coming back in January, and hopefully he comes back as a mature young adult."
Johnson Jr. was cited for possession of marijuana on June 10. He was set to embark on his freshman campaign with the Cornhuskers after landing in Lincoln as a four-star recruit out of Calabasas, Calif.
"One thing you will not do as my son is you will not embarrass Nebraska, you will not embarrass (coach) Mike Riley and you will not embarrass this family," his father added. "If you mature and you're ready to presume your football career and academic goals, then Nebraska will be ready to embrace you.
" ... If he does everything he's supposed to do, he can join the football program again and become successful."
Keyshawn Sr described the decision a joint decision between he, Mike Riley and Nebraska's athletic department.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) June 21, 2017
The Cornhuskers are slated to begin the 2017 season on Sept. 2 versus Arkansas State.