Nate Johnson (quarterback)

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Nate Johnson
Utah Utes–No. 8
Position Quarterback
ClassJunior
Major Pre-Business
Personal information
Born: (2004-01-11) January 11, 2004 (age 21)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
College
High school Clovis (Clovis, California)

Nate Johnson (born January 11, 2004) [1] is an American football quarterback for the Utah Utes. He previously played for the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Utah Utes.

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Early life and high school

Coming out of high school, Johnson was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Utah Utes. [2]

College career

Utah (first time)

Johnson finished his first career season with the Utes in 2022 with five carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for a touchdown in a limited three games. [3] In the 2023 season opener, he attempted four passes and rushed for 45 yards in a win over Florida. [4] In week 2, Johnson replaced starter Bryson Barnes and led the Utes on a game-winning drive completing six of seven pass attempts for 82 yards and rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown in a win over Baylor. [5] In week 3, he got his first career start as he completed 13 of 21 passes for 193 yards and rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown in a win over Weber State. [6] In week 10 versus Arizona State, Johnson rushed for a 59-yard touchdown in a victory. [7] In 2023 he passed for 499 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 235 yards and four touchdowns. [8] After the season, Johnson entered the NCAA transfer portal. [8]

Vanderbilt

On December 17, 2023, Johnson announced that he was transferring to Vanderbilt. [9]

On December 4, 2024, Johnson announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time. [10]

Utah (second time)

On December 31 2024, Johnson announced his return to Utah. [11]

Statistics

SeasonTeamGamesPassingRushingReceiving
GPGSRecord [a] CmpAttPctYdsAvgTDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTDRecYdsAvgTD
2022 Utah 40—11100.01616.010564.455110.22155.00
2023 Utah 832−1397254.24996.930126.1592354.04000.00
2024 Vanderbilt 101—1333.3124.00066.91111410.41111.00
2025 Utah 00—000.000.0000.0000.00000.00
Career 2242−1417653.95276.940129.6754005.37263.00
  1. ↑ Accounts for only GS as a QB. In 2024, Johnson started one game at WR.

References

  1. ↑ @Shaboinate3 (January 11, 2025). "Blessed to see 21🎉🎂🎊 Thank you lord for another year" (Tweet). Retrieved January 13, 2025– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Newman, Josh (August 12, 2021). "Meet Nate Johnson, a quarterback, a sprinter — and Utah football's top Class of 2022 recruit". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ Bodkin, Michelle. "Nate Johnson No Longer With Utah Football, Intends To Transfer". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  4. ↑ Coles, Joe (September 12, 2023). "'It's a blessing': After leading Utes to comeback win, Nate Johnson excited for new opportunity". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Nate Johnson Ignites Late Surge, Helps Utah Avoid Upset Against Baylor". Sports Illustrated. September 9, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  6. ↑ Walden, Eric (September 16, 2023). "Utah rolls Weber State 31-7 in QB Nate Johnson's first start". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  7. ↑ Holt, Chandler. "Landen King, Nate Johnson Extend Utah Lead Over ASU Sun Devils". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  8. 1 2 VanHaaren, Tom (November 26, 2023). "Utah QB Nate Johnson says he intends to enter transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Nate Johnson, QB from Utah, commits to Vanderbilt from transfer portal". The Tennessean . December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  10. ↑ Truax, Barkley (December 4, 2024). "Vanderbilt QB Nate Johnson plans to enter transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  11. ↑ @Shaboinate3 (December 31, 2024). ""When they sleep on you, tuck them in. Coming back home "" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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