Camron Johnson Explained

Camron Johnson
Current Team:Dallas Cowboys
Number:14
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:April 12, 1999
Birth Place:Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:202
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:JohnCa06

Camron "Cam" Blais Johnson (born April 12, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt, Arizona State, and Northwestern.

High school career

Johnson attended Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee. At Brentwood, Johnson was a four-time all-state, four-time all-region and three-time state champion in football. He lettered in football, basketball and track, and won a combined 13 state titles. A four-star recruit, Johnson committed to play college football at Vanderbilt University over offers from Auburn and LSU.[1]

College career

In 2018, Johnson saw action in four games as a true freshman before suffering a season-ending lower leg injury while blocking in a game against South Carolina.[2] Johnson returned from his injury in 2019, starting in nine games, recording over 300 yards receiving and three touchdowns.[3] Following the conclusion of the 2021 season, Johnson entered the transfer portal.[4]

On May 7, 2022, Johnson announced his decision to transfer to Arizona State University to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[5] He played sparingly in one season with the Sun Devils, before entering the transfer portal for the second time.

On January 18, 2023, Johnson announced his decision to transfer to Northwestern University to play for the Northwestern Wildcats.[6]

Professional career

In May 2024, Johnson signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[7]

References

  1. Web site: Daniels . Tim . 4-Star WR Prospect Camron Johnson Commits to Vanderbilt Over Auburn, LSU . 2024-08-06 . Bleacher Report . en.
  2. Web site: Sparks. Adam. Vanderbilt football WR Cam Johnson, former Brentwood Academy star, out for season. 2020-07-15. The Tennessean. en-US.
  3. Web site: Smith . Bryce . 2020-09-12 . Lights, Cam, Action: Cam Johnson ready for his time in the spotlight - The Vanderbilt Hustler . 2024-08-06.
  4. Web site: Gerson . Aria . Vanderbilt football WR Cam Johnson says he will transfer . 2024-08-06 . The Tennessean . en-US.
  5. Web site: Sports . Arizona . 2022-05-07 . Arizona State lands Vanderbilt WR transfer Cam Johnson . 2024-08-06 . Arizona Sports . en.
  6. Web site: Former Vanderbilt, Arizona State WR Camron Johnson commits to Northwestern. on3.com. Andrew. Graham. January 18, 2023. August 9, 2023.
  7. Web site: Messenger . Brian Lovvorn The . 2024-05-16 . Cam Johnson signs free agent contract with Cowboys . 2024-08-06 . The Messenger . en.

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