DeNeal Johnson

DeNeal Johnson is a contestant from Survivor: Laos.

Profile
Name: DeNeal Johnson (26) Tribe Designation: Luang Prabang Current Residence: Philadelphia, PA Occupation: Football Coach Personal Claim to Fame: Getting my high school time a victory in the National High School Championship. It felt like all my work up until that point meant something. All the hard work that me and my students put into our trainings, it was all worth it in the end. And the best thing was that the coach of the other team was my own high school Nemesis. Sorry, sucks to suck, Jerrec! (laughing) Inspiration in Life: Definitely the big names of American Football like Jimmy Johnson who also competed on Survivor so I am kind of following in his footsteps. Also, I'd say anybody who believes in their own abilities is my inspiration. You have to do everything with confidence or you'll never succeed. That's what I tell my boys every match and look where that got us. Hobbies: Excercising, Singing, Dancing, Going out with my girlfriend. Pet Peeves: Probably people who give up before everything's said and done. If you don't feel like you're fit for the job then just don't apply and don't take a position that somebody else might value way more than you do. If somebody out there complains about everything, God forbid decides to quit, I won't be able to keep my mouth shut. 3 Words to Describe You: Outgoing, Competitive, Strong-Minded. SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Well, seeing that I am also a football coach, I obviosuly have to say Jimmy Johnson. But that's in my personal life. Out here, I'll probably be like Boston Rob. He always had this drive and determination to win the game and so do I. God, if there's anything in this world I hate, it's losing. Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: This is something that I can look back on when I'm old and be proud of going through it. I also need some money so that I can buy a ring to propose to my girlfriend and then pay for the wedding. I'm not going to make a proposal unless I know I have the financial back-up for when the ceremony comes. Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I don't think there's anybody, in life or this game, that is as driven as I am to succeed in anything I do. I am not going on a trip or just to have fun out here. I'm here to win a million bucks which is a whole lot of money. Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: There hasn't been an African American winner since Earl won in Fiji and I really want to make a statement with my victory. I think that I have the brains to strategically advance myself in this game. I am also fairly athletic, I don't think there'll be a bigger guy out here this season. And I think I am easy to get along with. Just don't push my buttons 'cause...I can be a bit of hothead sometimes.