Desjuan Johnson Explained
| Desjuan Johnson |
| Number: | 94 |
| Current Team: | Los Angeles Rams |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Birth Date: | 3 September 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 285 |
| High School: | East English Village Prep
(Detroit, Michigan) |
| College: | Toledo (2018–2022) |
| Draftyear: | 2023 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 259 |
| Pastteams: |
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| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: | - First-team All-MAC (2022)
- 2× Second-team All-MAC (2020, 2021)
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| Statseason: | 2023 |
| Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
| Statvalue1: | 9 |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statvalue2: | 2.0 |
| Statlabel3: | Forced fumbles |
| Statvalue3: | 1 |
| Statlabel4: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statlabel5: | Pass deflections |
| Statlabel6: | Interceptions |
| Statlabel7: | Defensive touchdowns |
| Pfr: | JohnDe08 |
Desjuan Renarl Johnson (born September 3, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League. He played college football for the Toledo Rockets where he was a three-time All-MAC selection.[1] He was Mr. Irrelevant of the 2023 NFL draft, selected by the Rams.
College career
Desjuan Johnson played for the Toledo Rockets.[2] He was a Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) defensive end in years 2020 and 2021,[3] and a First-team All-MAC defensive end in 2022[4] when he also won the MAC championship.[5]
Professional career
Johnson was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, with the 259th overall pick, of the 2023 NFL draft. He was the final pick of the draft, making him 2023's Mr. Irrelevant.[6] As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games in the 2023 season. He finished with two sacks, nine total tackles, and one forced fumble.[7]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: May 2, 2023 . Rams Make Toledo DL Desjuan Johnson Mr. Irrelevant At No. 259 Overall . January 22, 2024 . May 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230502015633/https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/04/rams-make-toledo-dl-desjuan-johnson-mr-irrelevant-at-no-259-overall . bot: unknown .
- Web site: Desjuan Johnson . . April 30, 2023 . April 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230430035345/https://utrockets.com/sports/football/roster/desjuan-johnson/7831 . live .
- News: Rowland . Kyle . October 16, 2021 . Desjuan Johnson provides heartbeat for Toledo defense . . May 8, 2023 . May 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230508102833/https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2021/10/16/toledo-s-desjuan-johnson-provides-heartbeat-for-mac-s-best-defense/stories/20211016020 . live .
- News: Ronald . Issy . Lev . Jacob . May 1, 2023 . 'Mr. Irrelevant' | Toledo's Desjuan Johnson eager to prove worth in NFL . . May 8, 2023 . May 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230508102832/https://www.wtol.com/article/sports/toledos-desjuan-johnson-is-eager-to-prove-his-worth-in-the-nfl/512-993a4c17-c5ef-40f5-a976-8d3448608bff . live .
- News: Narducci . Marc . December 5, 2022 . Holy Toledo, Another Championship For The Rockets . herosports.com . May 8, 2023 . May 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230508104334/https://herosports.com/fbs-toledo-another-championship-rockets-mnmn/ . live .
- Web site: Alper . Josh . 2023-06-12 . Rams sign Mr. Irrelevant Desjuan Johnson . 2024-05-27 . NBC Sports . en-US.
- Web site: Desjuan Johnson 2023 Game Log . 2024-07-06 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
