Jamar Johnson

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Jamar Johnson
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-22) November 22, 1999 (age 25)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S. [1]
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Riverview (Sarasota, Florida)
College: Indiana (2018–2020)
Position: Safety
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 5 / pick: 164
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jamar Johnson (born November 22, 1999) is an American professional football player who is a safety. He played college football at Indiana. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

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Early life

Johnson attended Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida. [2] As a senior he had 62 tackles, six interceptions, one sack and one touchdown. He committed to Indiana University to play college football. [3]

College career

Johnson played at Indiana from 2018 to 2020. He spent his first two seasons as a backup before becoming a starter his junior year in 2020. [4] [5] [6] [7] After the 2020 season, he decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL draft. [8] [9] He finished his career with 69 tackles, seven interceptions, four sacks and a touchdown.

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 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		205 lb
(93 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.58 s1.62 s2.69 s4.45 s7.22 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

Denver Broncos

Johnson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, 164th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. [13] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. [14] He was released on August 16, 2022. [15]

Arlington Renegades

Johnson signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL on March 7, 2023. He was released on April 19, 2023. [16]

New Orleans Breakers

Johnson signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League on April 20, 2023, and was subsequently placed on the team's inactive list. [17] He was released on May 30, 2023. [18]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Johnson was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on March 5, 2024. [19] He was released on May 15, 2024. [20]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jamar Johnson - Football". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Maffezzoli, Dennis (November 21, 2017). "PREP FOOTBALL: Jamar Johnson a resourceful Ram". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Indiana Adds Three, Closes Out Signing Class at Twenty-Six". Indiana University Athletics. November 22, 1999. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ Fernandes, Doug (November 6, 2020). "Former Riverview standout Jamar Johnson part of change at Indiana U." Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ Maffezzoli, Dennis (December 31, 2020). "Johnson cooking up success as a safety on Indiana's defense". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ Kohn, Ryan (December 10, 2019). "Hoosier daddy: A Riverview football alumnus is thriving at Indiana | Sarasota". Your Observer. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  7. ↑ Blau, Jon (January 1, 2021). "IU's Johnson the versatile piece that helps drive dominant secondary". Hoosier Sports Report.
  8. ↑ Brockway, Kevin (January 12, 2021). "IU S Johnson declared for NFL draft". Herald Bulletin. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  9. ↑ Blau, Jon (January 11, 2021). "IU junior Jamar Johnson enters NFL Draft". Hoosier Sports Report.
  10. ↑ "Jamar Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Jamar Johnson, Indiana, FS, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Jamar Johnson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  13. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (May 1, 2021). "Broncos select S Jamar Johnson with 164th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  14. ↑ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  15. ↑ Lynch, Tim (August 16, 2022). "Broncos to waive safety Jamar Johnson". Mile High Report. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
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