Jaquan Johnson Explained

Jaquan Johnson
Position:Safety
Birth Date:13 November 1995
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:191
High School:Miami Killian (Miami, Florida)
College:Miami (FL) (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:6
Draftpick:181
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:58
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Statlabel6:Pass attempts
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Completions
Statvalue7:1
Statlabel8:Passing yards
Statvalue8:13
Pfr:JohnJa11

Jaquan Johnson (born November 13, 1995) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Miami. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early years

Johnson played on both sides of the ball at Miami Killian High School, playing defensive back and running back. He earned an invitation to the U. S. Army All-American Bowl after his senior season,[1] and caught 13 interceptions throughout his high school career.[2] Johnson committed to the University of Miami on August 19, 2014,[3] flipping from previous frontrunner Florida State, which was his choice as late as two weeks before the commitment.[4]

College career

Stuck behind upperclassmen, Johnson was a reserve his first two years at the University of Miami.[5]

During his junior year, Johnson led the Hurricanes with 96 tackles.[6] Late in the season, defensive coordinator Manny Diaz called him the "heart and soul" of the Hurricanes' defense.[7] Johnson also made program history by becoming the first player to earn three consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Defensive Back of the Week awards, winning the accolade in the tenth, eleventh and twelfth weeks of the season.[8] After the season, the team named him its MVP.[9]

He decided to return to Miami for his senior year, and even tried to persuade R. J. McIntosh and Kendrick Norton to stay, albeit unsuccessfully.[10] Johnson cited getting his degree as a large factor in returning for his last season.[11]

After his senior season, Johnson was named second-team All-ACC.[12]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Johnson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round with the 181st overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.[13] As a rookie, he appeared in 13 games in the regular season and had three total tackles.[14] In Week 16 of the 2020 season, he recorded a 13-yard pass to Siran Neal in the 38–9 victory over the New England Patriots.[15]

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 21, 2023, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.[16] He was released on August 29, 2023.[17]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 14, 2023, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[18] He was released on November 22.[19]

Personal life

Johnson grew up as the middle child of seven in his family and struggled with poverty and hunger as a child, eventually moving into the house of a former flag football coach.[20] He is a cousin of NFL running back Lamar Miller.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaquan Johnson, Killian, Safety . May 31, 2018 . 247Sports.com.
  2. Web site: Hays . Chris . August 19, 2014 . Miami Killian ATH Jaquan Johnson to stay home with Hurricanes . May 31, 2018 . Orlando Sentinel.
  3. Web site: Hays . Chris . August 19, 2014 . Miami Killian ATH Jaquan Johnson staying home with 'Canes . May 31, 2018 . Sun Sentinel.
  4. Web site: Porter . Matt . Miami-Killian S Jaquan Johnson commits to Miami Hurricanes . May 31, 2018 . Palm Beach Post.
  5. Web site: December 27, 2017 . After breakout 2017, Miami's Jaquan Johnson looking ahead . May 31, 2018 . USA Today . Associated Press.
  6. Web site: Cabrera Chirinos . Cristy . January 5, 2018 . Hurricanes CB Michael Jackson, like S Jaquan Johnson, plans to return for senior year . May 31, 2018 . Sun Sentinel . January 11, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180111114419/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/hurricanes-blog/fl-sp-um-hurricanes-michael-jackson-jaquan-johnson-returning-20180105-story.html . dead .
  7. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . November 16, 2017 . UM secondary's 'heart and soul' will blast you off your feet — and give pep talks . May 31, 2018 . Miami Herald.
  8. Web site: Porter . Matt . November 20, 2017 . Safety Jaquan Johnson doing 'spectacular things' for Miami Hurricanes . May 31, 2018 . Palm Beach Post.
  9. Web site: Porter . Matt . December 17, 2017 . Jaquan Johnson was Miami Hurricanes' MVP in 2017; team awards announced . May 31, 2018 . Palm Beach Post.
  10. Web site: Cabrera Chirinos . Cristy . May 31, 2018 . Draft postponed, UM's Jaquan Johnson determined to end senior year with national tile . May 31, 2018 . Sun Sentinel.
  11. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . May 29, 2018 . UM All-American tried to convince juniors to return. He expects a championship season . May 31, 2018 . Miami Herald.
  12. Web site: Friedlander . Brett . November 26, 2018 . Six Wolfpack players earn first-team All-ACC football honors . June 2, 2019 . North State Journal.
  13. Web site: Mendelson . Nate . April 27, 2019 . 3 things to know about safety Jaquan Johnson . April 27, 2019 . Buffalo Bills.
  14. Web site: Jaquan Johnson 2019 Game Log . March 24, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  15. Web site: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – December 28th, 2020 . March 24, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Raiders sign S Jaquan Johnson. Raiders.com. March 21, 2023. March 21, 2023. Raiders Public Relations.
  17. Web site: Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season. Raiders.com. August 29, 2023.
  18. Web site: Buccaneers Sign Safety to Practice Squad . Bucs Report . 15 November 2023.
  19. Web site: J.J. Russell Promoted to Active Roster Among Round of Moves. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 22, 2023.
  20. Web site: Navarro . Manny . August 28, 2014 . Killian's Jaquan Johnson hungry for success . May 31, 2018 . Miami Herald.