Antonio Johnson (defensive back)

Antonio Johnson (born October 29, 2001) is an American football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

Antonio Johnson
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Johnson at the 2023 NFL Combine
No. 26 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-29) October 29, 2001
East St Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:East St. Louis Senior
College:Texas A&M (2020–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 5 / Pick: 160
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career

Johnson attended East St. Louis Senior High School in East St. Louis, Illinois.[1] He was selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl.[2] A four-star prospect, he committed to play college football at Texas A&M University.[3][4][5]

College career

Johnson played in seven games and made one start as a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2020, recording 14 tackles.[6] As a sophomore in 2021, he started all 12 games and had 79 tackles, an interception, and a sack and was named a member of the All-SEC second team.[7][8][9]

Professional career

Johnson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 160th overall pick in the 5th round during the 2023 NFL Draft. [10]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		 198 lb
(90 kg)		 32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.52 s1.57 s2.63 s4.34 s7.18 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		8 reps
Sources:[11][12]

Johnson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round, 160th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.[13]

References
  1. Kvidahl, David. "No. 4: Johnson eager to join recent ring party at East St. Louis". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  2. https://www.bnd.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/article238901183.html
  3. Halfacre, Paul. "East St. Louis DB Johnson commits to Texas A&M". Stltoday.com.
  4. "Despite Auburn loss, Texas A&M gains in recruiting with 4-star Antonio Johnson". 23 September 2019.
  5. "Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M Aggies, Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  6. "Texas A&M offseason breakout candidates: Is safety Antonio Johnson poised to make an impression as a sophomore?". 30 March 2021.
  7. "How 'Friday Night Lights' helped draw Antonio Johnson to Texas A&M". 12 October 2021.
  8. "Where Does Texas A&M DB Antonio Johnson Rank Among Early 2023 Draft Prospects?".
  9. "Family of Texas A&M's Antonio Johnson to celebrate his success Saturday close to St. Louis home".
  10. "Antonio Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. "Antonio Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  12. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Antonio Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  13. Oehser, John (April 29, 2023). "NFL Draft Round 5, Pick 160 Overall: Johnson is the Selection". Jaguars.com.
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