Will compete for a starting spot opposite Edmund Gates in 2009. 

2008 (Kilgore College): First team all-Southwest Junior College Football Conference selection as a wide receiver in 2008.  As a punt-return specialist, Johnson averaged 22.3 yards per return. 

High school:  While at Mexia HS, Johnson ran for more than 2,000 yards as a senior (2006) and scored seven rushing touchdowns in one game.  He was a first team all-district running back as a junior in 2005 and a senior in 2006.  He was the district MVP as a senior.  Johnson was an honorable mention all-state selection as a senior in 2006.  Johnson was also a Super CenTex second team selection as a senior in 2006.  As a basketball player, he was the district MVP as a senior and a first team Super CenTex selection.  Played for head coach J.J. Eckert at Kilgore.  Played for head coach Larry Adair at Mexia High School.

Personal:  Born 30 May 1989.  2007 graduate of Mexia High School.