Arkansas State University

Lettered three years in football, two in baseball, and was a Middleweight Golden Gloves Champion at Arkansas State. John played in three Bowl games including the New Year's Day Tangerine Bowl. He was named Little All American by The Associated Press and held many individual football records for Arkansas State including most touchdown receptions in a season, most touchdown receptions in a career, most interceptions in bowl game, and most interceptions in a game.