Anthony Johnson Jr. Explained

Anthony Johnson Jr.
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:36
Position:Safety
Birth Date:2 December 1999
Birth Place:St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:205
High School:St. Petersburg
College:Iowa State (2018–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:242
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2022)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:24
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:3
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:JohnAn08

Anthony Christopher Johnson Jr. (born December 2, 1999) is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa State.

Early years

Johnson Jr. grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida and attended St. Petersburg High School.[1] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Iowa State over an offer from South Florida.[2]

College career

Johnson played cornerback for his first four seasons with the Iowa State Cyclones and became a starter during his freshman year.[3] As a senior, he was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference after making 55 tackles with three tackles for loss, four passes broken up, and two forced fumbles.[4] Johnson used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Iowa State for a fifth season.[5] He moved to safety entering his final season.[6] Johnson was named second team All-Big 12 after finishing the year with 60 tackles, two interceptions, and four passes broken up.[7]

Professional career

Johnson was drafted in the seventh round, 242nd overall, by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft.[8] The pick had originally belonged to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was traded to the packers in August 2022 for offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen.[9] Johnson signed his rookie contract on May 5.[10]

On August 11, 2023, Johnson made his NFL preseason debut with the Packers in a 36–19 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. In that game he finished with five total tackles four of which were solo tackles. After three preseason games Johnson finished with nine total tackles five of which were solo tackles.

Johnson would not make his NFL regular season debut for the Packers until week seven in a 17–19 loss against the Denver Broncos. He only played 15 snaps during the game 11 of them being on special teams. He would not record a stat. Due to injuries Johnson would make his first career start in a game against the Los Angeles Rams in week nine. This turned out to be Johnson's "breakout game" as in the fourth quarter Rams quarterback Brett Rypien's pass intended for receiver Cooper Kupp was tipped by Packer's Jaire Alexander. This allowed Johnson to make a play on the ball and come down with the interception. Johnson would finish the game with two pass deflections, one tackle, one interception and played every defensive snap as Green Bay went on to win 20–3.[11] Johnson's best game of the year however came in week 12 on Thanksgiving day in a 29–22 win over the NFC North rival Detroit Lions. He finished with eight total tackles and one pass deflection.[12]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
GB12 4 24 18 6 0.0 0 3 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0
Career 12 4 24 18 6 0.0 0 3 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
GB2 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0
Career 2 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Why Iowa State safety Anthony Johnson Jr. is flying up PFF’s draft board. Dalton. Wasserman. Pro Football Focus. April 25, 2023. April 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Hoyt . Joseph . May 19, 2017 . Football: Cyclones get third commitment in three days, add verbal from Anthony Johnson Jr. . April 28, 2023 . Ames Tribune.
  3. Web site: Purdy's Iowa State teammate shares what he learned from 49ers QB. Jennifer Lee. Chan. NBC Sports Bay Area. March 2, 2023. April 28, 2023.
  4. Web site: Iowa State's Anthony Johnson ‘leading the way’ after shift from cornerback to safety. The Gazette. May 6, 2022. April 28, 2023.
  5. Web site: Iowa State starting cornerback Anthony Johnson Jr. skips NFL Draft, will return for the 2022 season. The Des Moines Register. December 8, 2021. April 28, 2023.
  6. Web site: Iowa State defense boosted by Anthony Johnson after switch to safety. The Des Moines Register. September 13, 2022. April 28, 2023.
  7. Web site: Breaking down Iowa State Cyclones’ 2023 NFL Draft prospects: Where could they end up?. Scott. Dochterman. The Athletic. April 12, 2023. April 28, 2023.
  8. Web site: 2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Iowa State S Anthony Johnson Jr. in seventh round, No. 242 overall . packers.com . April 29, 2023. April 29, 2023.
  9. Web site: August 24, 2022 . Packers trade T/G Cole Van Lanen to the Jacksonville Jaguars . 2024-07-20 . Packers.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: Packers sign eight draft picks. packers.com . May 5, 2023. May 5, 2023.
  11. Web site: Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers - November 5th, 2023 . 2024-07-20 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions - November 23rd, 2023 . 2024-07-20 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.

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