Antonio Johnson (defensive back)

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Antonio Johnson
Antonio Johnson NFL Combine (cropped).png
Johnson at the 2023 NFL Combine
No. 26 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-29) October 29, 2001 (age 22)
East St Louis, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school: East St. Louis Senior
College: Texas A&M (2020–2022)
NFL Draft: 2023  / Round: 5 / Pick: 160
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:17
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:2
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Antonio Johnson (born October 29, 2001) is an American football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

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Early years

Johnson attended O’Fallon Township High School in O’Fallon, Illinois before transferring to East St. Louis Senior High School in East St. Louis, Illinois. [1] He was selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl. [2] A four-star prospect, he committed to play college football at Texas A&M University. [3] [4] [5]

College career

Johnson played in seven games and made one start as a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2020, recording 14 tackles. [6] As a sophomore in 2021, he started all 12 games and had 79 tackles, an interception, and a sack and was named a member of the All-Southeastern Conference second team. [7] [8] [9]

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
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		198 lb
(90 kg)		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.52 s1.57 s2.63 s4.34 s7.18 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		8 reps
Sources: [10] [11]

Johnson was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round, 160th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ Criddle, Dean (January 2, 2020). "East St. Louis safety Antonio Johnson impresses during All-American Bowl workouts". Belleview News-Democrat. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  3. ↑ Halfacre, Paul (September 21, 2019). "East St. Louis DB Johnson commits to Texas A&M". St. Louis Today. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  4. ↑ Smith, Cam (September 23, 2019). "Despite Auburn loss, Texas A&M gains in recruiting with 4-star Antonio Johnson". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M Aggies, Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  6. ↑ Underwood, Hannah (March 30, 2021). "Texas A&M offseason breakout candidates: Is safety Antonio Johnson poised to make an impression as a sophomore?". Dallas News. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ Zwerneman, Brent (October 12, 2021). "How 'Friday Night Lights' helped draw Antonio Johnson to Texas A&M". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ Thompson, Cole (May 9, 2022). "Where Does Texas A&M DB Antonio Johnson Rank Among Early 2023 Draft Prospects?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ Brown, Travis L. (October 15, 2021). "Family of Texas A&M's Antonio Johnson to celebrate his success Saturday close to St. Louis home". The Eagle. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Antonio Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Antonio Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ Oehser, John (April 29, 2023). "NFL Draft Round 5, Pick 160 Overall: Johnson is the Selection". Jaguars.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
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