Marquis Johnson (wide receiver)

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Marquis Johnson
Missouri Tigers–No. 2
Position Wide receiver
ClassJunior
Major Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism
Personal information
Born: (2004-09-15) September 15, 2004 (age 21)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
High school Dickinson (Dickinson, Texas)

Marquis Johnson (born September 15, 2004) is an American college football wide receiver for the Missouri Tigers.

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Early life

Johnson attended Dickinson High School in Dickinson, Texas. Over his junior and senior season, he combined to catch 49 passes for 960 yards with 11 touchdowns and rushed for 519 yards with six touchdowns. He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football. [1] [2]

College career

As a true freshman at Missouri in 2023, Johnson played in all 13 games and had 13 receptions for 383 yards and three touchdowns. [3] As a sophomore in 2024, he played in 12 games, recording 25 receptions for 352 yards and one touchdown. As a junior in 2025, Johnson took over as the teams number one receiver. [4]

Personal life

Johnson's father is former NFL cornerback, D. J. Johnson. [5]

Johnson's mother died in April 2025. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Tigers land commitment from Texas WR, MU legacy Johnson
  2. ↑ 'A success story': How WR Johnson went from battling adversity to a college end zone
  3. ↑ The incredible stories of Mizzou freshman Marquis Johnson's blistering speed: 'Marquis is gone'
  4. ↑ Moving on from Burden, Wease, where do Missouri football’s wide receivers stand in 2025?
  5. ↑ Van Zummeren, Joey (October 3, 2024). "Marquis Johnson's Battle with Emotions, Transition and Loss". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ Hochman: His mom died in April. How Mizzou WR Marquis Johnson plans to honor her this fall
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