Jamar Johnson

Jamar Johnson (born November 22, 1999) is an American football safety for the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Indiana. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jamar Johnson
No. 24 – New Orleans Breakers
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-22) November 22, 1999
Sarasota, Florida[1]
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Riverview
(Sarasota, FL)
College:Indiana (2018–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 164
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Johnson attended Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida.[2] As a senior he had 62 tackles, six interceptions, one sack and one touchdown. He committed to Indiana University to play college football.

College career

Johnson played at Indiana from 2018 to 2020. He spent his first two seasons as a backup before becoming a starter his junior year in 2020.[3][4][5][6] After the 2020 season, he decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.[7][8] He finished his career with 69 tackles, seven interceptions, four sacks and a touchdown.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		 205 lb
(93 kg)		 30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.59 s1.62 s2.69 s4.45 s7.22 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day[9][10]

Denver Broncos

Johnson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, 164th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[11] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[12] He was released on August 16, 2022.[13]

Arlington Renegades

Johnson signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL on March 7, 2023. He was released on April 19, 2023.[14]

New Orleans Breakers

Johnson signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL on April 20, 2023, and was subsequently placed on the team's inactive list.[15]

References
  1. "Jamar Johnson - Football".
  2. Maffezzoli, Dennis. "PREP FOOTBALL: Jamar Johnson a resourceful Ram". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
  3. Fernandes, Doug. "Former Riverview standout Jamar Johnson part of change at Indiana U." Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
  4. Maffezzoli, Dennis. "Johnson cooking up success as a safety on Indiana's defense". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
  5. "Hoosier daddy: A Riverview football alumnus is thriving at Indiana | Sarasota". Your Observer. December 10, 2019.
  6. Blau, Jon (January 1, 2021). "IU's Johnson the versatile piece that helps drive dominant secondary". Hoosier Sports Report.
  7. Indiana, Kevin Brockway CNHI Sports. "IU S Johnson declared for NFL draft". Herald Bulletin.
  8. Blau, Jon (January 11, 2021). "IU junior Jamar Johnson enters NFL Draft". Hoosier Sports Report.
  9. "Jamar Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  10. "Jamar Johnson, Indiana, FS, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  11. DiLalla, Aric (May 1, 2021). "Broncos select S Jamar Johnson with 164th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com.
  12. "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21".
  13. Lynch, Tim (2022-08-16). "Broncos to waive safety Jamar Johnson". Mile High Report. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  14. "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  15. @USFLBreakers (April 20, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved April 21, 2023 – via Twitter.


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