New Mexico State University Athletics

2012 (Junior): Johnson played in 12 games for the Aggies at cornerback, starting six games.  Johnson recorded 29 tackles, one tackle for a loss and four pass break-ups.  He recorded a season-high six tackles from the start against Sacramento State (Aug. 30).  Johnson recorded four tackles three times on the season against Ohio (Sept. 8), Utah State (Oct. 20) and Louisiana Tech (Oct. 27).
2011 (Sophomore): Johnson played in 13 games for NM State in 2011 at defensive back, starting five games for the Aggies. On the season, Johnson recorded 40 tackles, three tackles for a loss, a sack and two pass break-ups. In the Aggies’ third straight win over New Mexico (Oct. 1), Johnson recorded five tackles and his first career sack. Against Idaho (Oct. 15), he tallied eight tackles, and later collected a career-high 10 tackles and a tackle for a loss versus Hawai’i (Oct. 22). He recorded at least one tackle in each of the Aggies’ remaining six games, recording four against Nevada (Oct. 29) and three versus Fresno State (Nov. 12). It was the Aggies’ first win over Fresno State in school history.
2010 (Freshman): Johnson played in 11 games for NM State in 2010, collecting 20 total tackles and three pass break-ups.  Of Johnson’s 20 tackles, 11 were solo tackles.  Johnson’s best game came against Hawai’i (Nov. 22), when he recorded five total tackles, three being solo tackles.  Against UNM (Oct. 9), Johnson had one solo tackle and three total tackles.  Johnson also recorded three tackles against Louisiana Tech (Nov. 13), two being solo tackles.  Against San Jose State (Oct. 30), Johnson made two solo tackles and four total tackles.      
High School: Johnson was a defensive back, wide receiver and kick return for the Bishop Amat High School Lancers. As a senior, Johnson rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown, while catching 30 passes for 382 yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Johnson recorded 46 tackles, an interception for a touchdown and two fumble recoveries. He also returned eight punts for 171 yards. He helped his team to a 10-2 record in 2009. Johnson was named an All-CIF selection as an athlete as well as an all-league pick and an all-area selection as a defensive back. In his junior season, Johnson tallied 43 tackles, three interceptions, five pass break-ups and a fumble recovery, helping the Lancers to a 7-4 overall record. Johnson also returned two kickoffs for 86 yards.
Personal: Johnson is the son of Deron Johnson and Anita Wiliams. He is majoring in criminal justice.