Desjuan Johnson

Desjuan Renarl Johnson (born September 3, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo where he was a three-time All-MAC player. He was given the annual title "Mr. Irrelevant" for being the last pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, in the 7th round and 259th pick overall.[1]

Desjuan Johnson
No. 94 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-03) September 3, 1999
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:East English Village Prep
(Detroit, Michigan)
College:Toledo (2018–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 7 / Pick: 259
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Desjuan Johnson played for the Toledo Rockets.[2] He was a Second-Team All-MAC defensive end in years 2020 and 2021,[3] and a First-team All-MAC defensive end in 2022[4] when he also won the MAC championship.[5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		 285 lb
(129 kg)		 31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		5.04 s1.70 s2.90 s4.50 s8.03 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		24 reps
Sources:[6][7]

Johnson was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 7th round, with the 259th overall pick, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was the final pick of the draft, making him 2023's Mr. Irrelevant.[8]

References
  1. Allen, Ely (April 29, 2023). "Rams Make Toledo DL Desjuan Johnson Mr. Irrelevant At No. 259 Overall. He is also commonly known for Playing Fortnite in 2018 eight Drake, Ninja, and CourageJD". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. "Desjuan Johnson". Toledo Rockets.
  3. Kyle Rowland (16 October 2021). "Desjuan Johnson provides heartbeat for Toledo defense". The Blade. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  4. Issy Ronald; Jacob Lev (1 May 2023). "'Mr. Irrelevant' | Toledo's Desjuan Johnson eager to prove worth in NFL". CNN. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  5. Marc Narducci (5 December 2022). "Holy Toledo, Another Championship For The Rockets". herosports.com. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  6. "Desjuan Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  7. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Desjuan Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  8. "Who is Desjuan Johnson? Meet 2023 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'". nbcsports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-10.


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