Amar Johnson

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Amar Johnson
No. 34 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position Running back
Roster status Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2003-01-31) January 31, 2003 (age 22)
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Chaminade College Prep
(St. Louis, Missouri)
College South Dakota State (2021-2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Amar Johnson (born January 31, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

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Early life

Amar Johnson was born on January 31, 2003. [1] A native of O'Fallon, Missouri, he attended Chaminade College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri. As both a junior and senior, he was named First-team All-State after back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons. Furthermore, he was a two-time All-League selection as a kick returner and was conference offensive player of the year in 2020. [2] He was rated as a 2-star recruit by 247Sports and committed to South Dakota State over offers from Indiana State, Miami of Ohio, Missouri State, and Murray State. [3]

College career

2021

In his freshman season, Johnson was mainly a backup running back. However, against Lindenwood, a then-NCAA Division II team, he rushed for 105 yards and his first career touchdown in the 52-7 win. [4] [5]

2022

In his sophomore season, Johnson was used as part of a duo between him and Isaiah Davis. In the National championship against North Dakota State, he helped to secure a 45-21 win with 126 rushing yards and a touchdown. [6]

2023

Again as the second part of the duo with Davis, Johnson finished with 801 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was honored as a First-team All-MVFC selection as an all-purpose back. [7] He helped contribute to the second consecutive FCS championship for the Jackrabbits.

2024

As Davis was drafted by the New York Jets in 2024, Johnson was left as the sole starting back for South Dakota State. He ran for 1,222 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 6.4 yards per carry. This performance led to First-team All-MVFC honors again, this time as a true running back. [8] He finished his college career with 3,196 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns on 537 carries. [9] He also added 518 receiving yards on 57 receptions. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄5 in
(1.77 m)		205 lb
(93 kg)		29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.41 s1.51 s2.54 s4.28 s7.07 s33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day [11]

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the Green Bay Packers, which was who he had hoped to be drafted by. [12] [13] On May 2, 2025, he signed a 3-year contract worth 2.98 million dollars with the Packers. [14] In the Packers’ first preseason game against the New York Jets, Johnson led the team in rushing with 67 yards, 7 carries, and Green Bay’s only touchdown, a 39-yard rush, in the 30-10 loss. He also had the 3rd-highest grade of any NFL running back in the week. [15]

The next week against the Indianapolis Colts, he scored another rushing touchdown along with 7 carries, second on the team behind Israel Abanikanda, and 1 reception. [16] He ended the preseason with 115 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries, along with 2 receptions for 21 yards. [17] Despite his performance, he was waived by the Packers on August 26, 2025. [14]

Los Angeles Chargers

On September 2, 2025, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers. [14]

Notes

  1. ↑ Selected as an all-purpose back

References

  1. ↑ "Amar Johnson - Los Angeles Chargers Running Back - ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Amar Johnson - 2024 - Football - South Dakota State University Athletics" . Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Amar Johnson, Chaminade College Prep, RB". 247Sports. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  4. ↑ Zimmer, Matt (September 11, 2021). "South Dakota State football has its way with Division II Lindenwood in home opener". Argus Leader. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  5. ↑ Bower, Sean (September 11, 2021). "SDSU dominates from start to finish in rout of Lindenwood". KELOLAND.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  6. ↑ Kelley, Kevin (January 8, 2023). "South Dakota State wins 2022 FCS Championship". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Amar Johnson - 2024 - Football - South Dakota State University Athletics". South Dakota State University Athletics. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ Williams, Jimmy. "Amar Johnson, RB, South Dakota State". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ Kuhagen, Christopher (August 9, 2025). "Who is Amar Johnson? What to know about Packers running back after his breakout preseason game, highlights, stats and more". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ Lombardo, Matt (May 27, 2025). "Green Bay Packers' 28 Touchdown Rookie Has Path to Making an Impact". Wisconsin Sports Heroics. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  11. ↑ "2025 Draft Scout Amar Johnson - RB - South Dakota State". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  12. ↑ Boston, Freddie (May 1, 2025). "Packers steal hidden gem RB who prayed other teams wouldn't draft him". Lombardi Ave. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ Huber, Bill (May 1, 2025). "All-American Running Back 'Felt the Love' from Packers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  14. 1 2 3 "Amar Johnson - NFL Contracts & Salaries - Spotrac.com". Spotrac.com. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  15. ↑ Reis, Felipe (August 15, 2025). "Could We See Amar Johnson Running the Ball For Green Bay In the Regular Season?". Zone Coverage. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  16. ↑ Widmeier, Mitch (August 20, 2025). "Is There A Practice Squad Battle Between Amar Johnson and Israel Abanikanda?". Zone Coverage. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  17. ↑ Gebrewold, Caleb (August 25, 2025). "Packers might lose this breakout rookie if they try to stash him". Lombardi Ave. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
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