Quinten Johnson

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Quinten Johnson
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Johnson with the Michigan Wolverines in 2021
Michigan Wolverines–No. 28
Position Defensive back
ClassGraduate student
Personal information
Born: (2000-06-10) June 10, 2000 (age 24)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school St. John's College High School (Washington, D.C.)
Career highlights and awards

Quinten Johnson (born June 10, 2000) is an American football safety. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023.

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Early life

Johnson attended St. John's College High School in Washington D.C. He was rated as a four-star recruit, the #16 ranked safety, and the #182 overall ranked player in the country in 2019. [1] [2]

Johnson held offers from schools such as Penn State, Alabama, Boston College, Michigan and Maryland. [3] Ultimately, Johnson committed to play college football at the University of Michigan. [4]

College career

In Johnson's first two seasons, 2019 and 2020, he redshirted after playing in only two games. [5] In his third and fourth seasons, 2021 and 2022, he appeared in all 28 games on defense and special teams, registering 14 tackles. [6]

In 2023, Johnson appeared in all 15 games for Michigan’s national championship team. He finished the season with a career-best 22 tackles, five pass deflections, an interception, and a critical forced fumble in the Rose Bowl on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe. [7]

After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Johnson declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [8] He later decided to return to play for the Wolverines in 2024, after being granted a sixth season of eligibility. [9] In total, Johnson played in all 13 games and started 12 times. He finished his final season with 43 tackles, one tackle for a loss and had five passes defended. In his six years, Johnson won 59 games with the Wolverines, appeared in 58 games (35 on defense), won three Big Ten championships and was a national champion in 2023. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Quinten Johnson Recruiting Profile". Rivals.
  2. ↑ Baumgardner, Nick (July 8, 2019). "Michigan football freshman Quinten Johnson could be another Khaleke Hudson". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ McMann, Aaron (July 3, 2018). "3-star DB Quinten Johnson commits to Michigan at The Opening". MLive.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ Sang, Orion (July 3, 2018). "Michigan football gets commit from 3-star DB Quinten Johnson from D.C." Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Quinten Johnson". Michigan University Athletics. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Quinten Johnson". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ Sayfie, Clayton (March 12, 2024). "Quinten Johnson signs NIL deal, planning to return to Michigan". On3.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ Zuke, Ryan (February 3, 2024). "Michigan safety declares for 2024 NFL draft". MLive.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  9. ↑ Chengelis, Angeilque (March 12, 2024). "Michigan safety returning to school after initially declaring for NFL draft". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  10. ↑ "2024 Michigan Wolverines Stats". Sports Reference (College Football).
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