Tyreek Johnson

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Tyreek Johnson
No. 54 – Edmonton Elks
Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1999-04-26) April 26, 1999 (age 26)
Sumter, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:283 lb (128 kg)
Career information
High school: Lakewood (Sumter, South Carolina)
College: South Carolina (2018–2023)
NFL draft: 2024: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Stats at CFL.ca

Tyreek Donte Johnson (born April 26, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He previously played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Johnson also had a stint with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

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College career

Tyreek Johnson played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2018 to 2023. [1] He missed his entire first year at South Carolina after tearing his ACL in spring practice. [2] In 2019, Johnson played in his first game against Charleston Southern, recording two tackles. [3] He then suffered another injury that season, a subluxed kneecap, undergo off-season surgery and miss the entire 2020 season. [4] [5] Johnson played in 26 games and started in four for the Gamecocks, finishing with 29 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and one fumble recovery. [3]

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 4 in
(1.93 m)		283 lb
(128 kg)		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.70 s1.56 s2.72 s4.49 s7.65 s35 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		33 reps
All values from Pro Day [6]

New York Jets

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. [7] He was waived by the team on June 6, 2024. [8]

Edmonton Elks

On July 2, 2025, It was announced that the Edmonton Elks of the CFL signed Johnson to the practice roster. [9] He made his professional debut against Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 25, recording one tackle. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Tyreek Johnson". Edmonton Elks . Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ Kendall, Josh (August 7, 2018). "Report: Gamecocks freshman D-lineman suffers knee injury". The Charlotte Observer . Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Tyreek Johnson". University of South Carolina Athletics . July 5, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  4. ↑ Adams, Emily (August 11, 2023). "Sixth-year South Carolina football edge Tyreek Johnson in position for first start after two major injuries". The Greenville News . Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  5. ↑ Breiner, Ben (February 25, 2020). "Which Gamecocks will miss part or all of spring practice". The State . Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Tyreek Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ Justice, Chase (April 29, 2024). "Area standouts signed as UDFA's following the NFL draft". WYFF . Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Jets Release Edge Tyreek Johnson". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Edmonton Elks add DL Tyreek Johnson to practice roster". 3DownNation. July 2, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Tyreek Johnson". CFL.ca . Retrieved August 17, 2025.
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