Theo Johnson Explained

Theo Johnson
Current Team:	New York Giants
Number:	84
Position:	Tight end
Birth Date:	26 February 2001
Birth Place:	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	6
Weight Lb:	259
High School:	Holy Names (Windsor, Ontario)
College:	Penn State (2020–2023)
Draftyear:	2024
Draftround:	4
Draftpick:	108
Cfldraftyear:	2024
Cfldraftround:	8
Cfldraftpick:	71
Pastteams:	New York Giants (–present)
Status:	Injured reserve
Statseason:	2024
Statweek:	10
Statlabel1:	Receptions
Statvalue1:	21
Statlabel2:	Receiving yards
Statvalue2:	238
Statlabel3:	Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:	1
Pfr:	J/JohnTh00

Theodore Joseph Johnson (born February 26, 2001) is a Canadian professional football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life

Johnson was born on February 26, 2001, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Windsor, Ontario.^{[1] [2]} He attended Holy Names High School, where he played Canadian football.^[3] Johnson was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game, but did not play in that game after suffering an injury in pre-game practice.^[4] Johnson was a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State.^{[5] [6]}

College career

Johnson caught four passes for 56 yards during his freshman season with the Penn State Nittany Lions.^[7] He had 19 receptions for 213 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore.^[8] As a junior, Johnson served as Penn State's second tight end behind Brenton Strange and caught 20 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns.^[9]

Professional career

Johnson was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round, 107th overall, of the 2024 NFL draft.^[10] Johnson was also the second highest rated prospect ahead of the 2024 CFL draft; he was selected 71st overall in the eighth/final round by the BC Lions.^[11]

Personal life

Johnson's older brother, Dominic, played football at Buffalo.^[12]

External links

• New York Giants bio
• Penn State Nittany Lions bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: NFL Draft Profile: Theo Johnson, Tight End, Penn State Nittany Lions. Sports Illustrated. January 2, 2023. August 7, 2023.
2. Web site: How Canadian tight end Theo Johnson earned Power 5 schools’ full attention. Audrey. Snyder. The Athletic. November 1, 2019. July 27, 2023.
3. Web site: Scarcella . Rich . November 23, 2022 . Penn State’s Theo Johnson remains thankful for his mother’s strength and courage . July 27, 2023 . Reading Eagle.
4. Web site: Hockensmith . Dustin . December 31, 2019 . Penn State recruit suffers injury at Under Armour game . July 31, 2023 . The Patriot-News.
5. Web site: Parker . Jim . December 10, 2019 . Four-star NCAA football prospect Johnson commits to Penn State . July 28, 2023 . Windsor Star.
6. Web site: Four-star TE Theo Johnson picks Penn State over Michigan. The Detroit News. December 9, 2019. July 31, 2023.
7. Web site: Flounders . Bob . August 2, 2021 . Penn State ‘s Theo Johnson is a big reason why the tight end position should be a team strength in 2021 . July 28, 2023 . The Patriot-News.
8. Web site: Andrews . Kyle J. . October 23, 2022 . Penn State tight ends have strong showing against Minnesota . July 27, 2023 . Centre Daily Times.
9. Web site: Penn State tight end Theo Johnson placed in ARD program after being charged in fight. Brian. Smith. Reading Eagle. July 1, 2023. July 28, 2023.
10. Web site: Benton . Dan . 2024-04-27 . 2024 NFL draft: Giants select TE Theo Johnson in Round 4 . 2024-06-05 . Giants Wire. USA Today . en-US.
11. Web site: April 17, 2024 . Isaiah Adams holds top spot in spring CFL Scouting Bureau rankings . 2024-06-05 . Canadian Football League.
12. Web site: Knights' four-star tight end prospect Johnson being lured by major NCAA programs. Jim. Parker. Windsor Star. June 5, 2019. July 31, 2023.