ROWLAND — There’s almost too many to count.

"I've played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, defensive end," he pauses for a second, going through the long list in his head, "safety and corner."

When people say that South Robeson senior Avis Johnson can do it all, they are not just talking about his speed, size and athleticism.

There's also the fact that he can and has played nearly every position on the field this year on offense and defense.

This season, Johnson has compiled a list of stats that would make a two-way Arena Football League player feel inadequate. He has rushed for 839 yards on 97 attempts, good for over 8.5 yards-per-carry, and seven touchdowns. He is 5-of-12 passing for 80 yards and another touchdown, and has caught four balls for 30 yards.

On defense Johnson has tallied 14 tackles, four sacks, and one interception. Last week at Red Springs, he led the Mustangs with 106 yards on the ground.

The desire to help out anytime or anywhere, comes from a simple motivation.

"I just like being on the field," Johnson said with a laugh. "My favorite position is defensive end, because I get to get in on tackles."

The stats show that Johnson has been most impressive this year at running back, and he feels that this is where he contributes most to the team.

"I get yardage," he said. "When we need a first down, you give me the ball, and I'll try my best to get the first down. If I don't make it, I try harder the next time."

At most positions Johnson tries to make his own identity, but found inspiration at running back from one of the best backs in the NFL today.

"I looked up to Adrian Peterson," Johnson said, "the way he runs, the vision he has, basically the technique he uses when he is on the field."

Johnson's head coach Chris Simpson is proud of how hard Johnson works on the field and how he is a leader to the rest of the team.

"He is one of our team captains, and he filled in his role in what I wanted him to fill it as, basically living up to what I wanted him to do," Simpson said.

With the end of his high school football career coming soon, Johnson is looking to the future at possible colleges to attend.

"I'm looking at Miami (Fla.) University, Elon, and Appalachian State. I wouldn't mind playing all the positions, but in college football they try to maintain you on one side of the ball."

Johnson said if he had to concentrate on one position per side of the line of scrimmage, he would like to be at running back and defensive end.

"I want to see this kid go to college," Simpson said. "We are trying to get him recruited right now."

Johnson still has his sights set on this season though, as he does not believe he has had his best moment yet.

"I just want to make it to the playoffs and go far."

Simpson however has been able to appreciate watching Jefferson from the sideline and has seen some great moments this season.

"Watching him out on the field, watching his skills increase, he's a hard working kid. During his runs he wows me just about every time he touches the ball. When we need 12 yards, Avis gets us that 12 yards."

There are still positions that Johnson has not taken a snap at, some he would like to try, and others not as much.

"I'd probably like to play tight end," Johnson said. "I tried field goal kicking, but I don't like it. The defense comes at you quicker than they do when you are at running back."

Johnson and South Robeson look to finish the regular season strong against East Columbus Friday.