MICHAEL JOHNSON JR. NEWS

Michael Johnson, Mt. San Antonio College , Safety Michael Johnson is a 6-3, 180-pound Safety from Hialeah, FL. Playing at ASA College.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michael Johnson, Wylie , Defensive Tackle Michael Johnson is a 6-2, 250-pound Defensive Tackle from Wylie, TX.

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Son of Syracuse co-offensive coordinator will join Orange from FAU Michael Johnson Jr. is labeled as an "offensive weapon" in his commitment graphic.

MAY 9 • SYRACUSE.COM

Scores another touchdown Saturday Johnson had two rushes for 17 yards with one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 defeat against Rice.

Impact Johnson scored his seventh rushing touchdown of the season Saturday, a six-yard rush in the fourth quarter. While he only attempted one pass as Daniel Richardson's backup, he was still fairly productive this season with 23 rushes for 140 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another rushing touchdown Johnson had one rush for three yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 22-7 defeat against East Carolina.

Impact Johnson scored again Saturday, his sixth touchdown of the season and his fifth in the last five games. It was the Owls' only touchdown of the game as he continues to vulture goal line touches away from Larry McCammon and Daniel Richardson.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rushing TD in loss Johnson had three rushes for 38 yards with one touchdown during Saturday's 45-42 loss versus UAB.

Impact Johnson scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the season Saturday, four of which have come in the past four games. He has attempted at least three rushes in three of his last four games too and has 108 yards over that stretch. While he is a difficult player to rely on given he does not start, his consistent touchdown scoring cannot go unnoticed.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Johnson breaks down some plays from district championship victory Michael Johnson breaks down plays from district championship.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores rushing TD Friday Johnson rushed five times for 45 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 38-16 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Johnson scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the season Friday, a 19-yard rush early in the third quarter. He has attempted at least one rush in five of his last six games as the backup quarterback. He also attempted his first pass of the season Friday, but it was incomplete. He does not hold great value given his lack of consistent playing time, but his work in the running game gives him more value than most backup quarterbacks.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stop Report: Michael Johnson South Panola (MS) WR Michael Johnson Has Major Playmaking Potential at the Power 5 Level

AUGUST 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michael Johnson is ready to carry on South Panola legacy Michael Johnson is a 2024 wide receiver that plays quarterback for his high school squad. He is a South Panola (Miss.) High School Tiger tha...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michael Johnson, Wylie , Defensive Tackle Michael Johnson is a 6-2, 250-pound Defensive Tackle from Wylie, TX.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

2024 athlete Michael Johnson Jr. planning return trip to Starkville Since beginning his prep career at South Panola High School, 2024 athlete prospect Michael Johnson Jr. has been a versatile playmaker on bot...

JULY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bulldogs setting recruiting pace for Johnson South Panola standout Michael Johnson has been on the Bulldog recruiting radar for months, but he was unable to camp in Starkville this summ...

JUNE 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Battling to be backup quarterback Johnson is competing with Willie Taggart to be FAU's second-string quarterback, Kevin Fielder of FifthQuarter.net reports.

Impact Johnson has always been a backup quarterback during his collegiate career, but he is trying to avoid being QB3 this season. The four-star recruit out of high school was in contention to be the Owl's starting quarterback last season until N'Kosi Perry transferred from Miami and won the role.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

SU football will hire Michael Johnson Sr. as its WRs coach (report) The hire would round out the coaching staff of 10 on-field assistants.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Not starting opener Johnson will not be the Owls' starter for the September 4 opener against Florida.

Impact The team announced Miami transfer N'Kosi Perry as the starter Sunday heading into the season opener. Johnson arrived to FAU in August after departing from Penn State earlier this summer. The team hasn't made mention of who will be the top backup, but Johnson figures to be next in line if Perry were to struggle. He was a highly-touted recruit in the class of 2019 but was stuck behind better talent while with the Nittany Lions.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Florida Atlantic Johnson has decided to transfer to Florida Atlantic, per his personal Twitter page.

Impact Johnson decided to move on from Penn State after the 2020 campaign and joins a muddled Owls depth chart with no clear leader. A four-star recruit out of high school with numerous power-five offers, Johnson could challenge for the starting gig in 2021 if he can piece together a strong camp, though he will be challenged by returnees Javion Posey and Nick Tronti and Miami transfer N'Kosi Perry.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE