Theo Johnson

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Theo Johnson
No. 84 – New York Giants
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2001-02-26) February 26, 2001 (age 23)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Holy Names (Windsor, Ontario)
College: Penn State (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 4 / pick: 108
CFL draft: 2024  / round: 8 / pick: 71
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2024
Receptions:21
Receiving yards:238
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Theodore Joseph Johnson (born February 26, 2001) is a Canadian professional football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Early life

Johnson was born on February 26, 2001, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Windsor, Ontario. [1] [2] He attended Holy Names High School, where he played Canadian football. [3] Johnson was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game, but did not play in that game after suffering an injury in pre-game practice. [4] Johnson was a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State. [5] [6]

College career

Johnson caught four passes for 56 yards during his freshman season with the Penn State Nittany Lions. [7] He had 19 receptions for 213 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore. [8] As a junior, Johnson served as Penn State's second tight end behind Brenton Strange and caught 20 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns. [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 6+1⁄8 in
(1.98 m)		259 lb
(117 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.57 s1.55 s2.68 s4.19 s7.15 s39.5 in
(1.00 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

Johnson was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round, 107th overall, of the 2024 NFL draft. [13] Johnson was also the second highest rated prospect ahead of the 2024 CFL draft; he was selected 71st overall in the eighth/final round by the BC Lions. [14]

Personal life

Johnson's older brother, Dominic, played football at Buffalo. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Theo Johnson, Tight End, Penn State Nittany Lions". Sports Illustrated . January 2, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ Snyder, Audrey (November 1, 2019). "How Canadian tight end Theo Johnson earned Power 5 schools' full attention". The Athletic . Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ Scarcella, Rich (November 23, 2022). "Penn State's Theo Johnson remains thankful for his mother's strength and courage". Reading Eagle . Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ Hockensmith, Dustin (December 31, 2019). "Penn State recruit suffers injury at Under Armour game". The Patriot-News . Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ Parker, Jim (December 10, 2019). "Four-star NCAA football prospect Johnson commits to Penn State". Windsor Star . Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Four-star TE Theo Johnson picks Penn State over Michigan". The Detroit News . December 9, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ Flounders, Bob (August 2, 2021). "Penn State 's Theo Johnson is a big reason why the tight end position should be a team strength in 2021". The Patriot-News . Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ Andrews, Kyle J. (October 23, 2022). "Penn State tight ends have strong showing against Minnesota". Centre Daily Times . Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ Smith, Brian (July 1, 2023). "Penn State tight end Theo Johnson placed in ARD program after being charged in fight". Reading Eagle . Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Theo Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Theo Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Pro Day Central - Penn State Athletics". GoPSUSports.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ Benton, Dan (April 27, 2024). "2024 NFL draft: Giants select TE Theo Johnson in Round 4". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Isaiah Adams holds top spot in spring CFL Scouting Bureau rankings". Canadian Football League . April 17, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  15. ↑ Parker, Jim (June 5, 2019). "Knights' four-star tight end prospect Johnson being lured by major NCAA programs". Windsor Star . Retrieved July 31, 2023.
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