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Little action in bowl game Johnson did not handle a carry in Friday's bowl game versus Tulane.

Impact Johnson was seemingly available but didn't end up playing much in the bowl game, likely to avoid injury with the 2025 NFL Draft on deck. The senior closed out his final campaign in Gainesville with 100 carries for 593 yards and six touchdowns, adding 13 catches and 64 receiving yards as a receiver out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Lagway and Montrell Johnson Jr. talk win over Florida State After Billy Napier finished up with the media in Tallahassee, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway and running back Montrell Johnson Jr. discussed...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Over 100 yards, touchdown in win Johnson had 18 carries for 107 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-17 victory over Mississippi.

Impact Johnson looked like his old self in this contest, shaking off the rust and recent injury for his second 100-yard rushing output of the season. He also scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the campaign. Johnson could be primed for a big day at bumbling FSU next weekend.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited action in return Johnson (lower body) posted two carries for 14 yards during Saturday's 27-16 win over LSU.

Impact Johnson was able to suit up for the first time in a month, but as predicted was extremely limited in the Florida win. Jaden Baugh and Ja'Kobi Jackson both found the end zone rushing, and all three could figure into the mix against Ole Miss next weekend.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed to play, could be limited Johnson (lower body) is dressed to play for Saturday's game but could be limited, Cam Parker of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact On a positive note, Johnson is in uniform for the contest, though it doesn't guarantee he will serve as the lead back for the Gators. Jadan Baugh figures to factor in either way, but it remains to be seen how the carries will be distributed and how much work Johnson will get.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warm-ups Johnson (lower body) is dressed for warm-ups ahead of Florida's tilt with LSU, Nick Marcinko of GatorCountry.com reports.

Impact Johnson was listed as a game-time call, but the tailback appears to be giving it a go ahead of kickoff. Johnson has missed the past three games, and if he can't go, expect Jadan Baugh to take the majority of the carries in the Gators' backfield.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Johnson (lower body) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against LSU.

Impact Johnson hasn't appeared in a contest since Week 7 against Tennessee, but it appears the senior back has a chance to rejoin the mix in Week 12. More information on Johnson's status should surface when the team takes the field for warmups.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. LSU Johnson (lower body) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Johnson is in trouble of missing his fourth consecutive matchup as he continues to recover from a lower body injury. The senior running back's absence has opened the way for Jadan Baugh to see an increased role.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Texas Johnson (lower body) is out for Saturday's game versus Texas, Cam Parker of Gators Illustrated reports.

Impact Johnson was listed as a game-time decision and warmed up ahead of Saturday's game, but he was unable to give it a go. Jadan Baugh is set to lead the Gators' backfield in Johnson's absence.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Johnson (lower body) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Texas, Chandler Hawkes of The Alligator reports.

Impact Johnson is officially a game-time decision for Saturday's game, so it's certainly a positive sign that he's warming up. His status has still not officially been determined yet, however.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Johnson (lower body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Texas.

Impact Johnson is officially a game-time decision, although on Friday he was reportedly "unlikely" to play. His participation, or lack thereof, in pre-game warmups should be a good indication of whether or not he will suit up.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Longhorns Johnson (lower body) is unlikely to play against Texas, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson was listed as questionable on the SEC's injury report, but he's trending towards being unavailable for the Gators. His absence would likely leave Jadan Baugh to handle the workload at tailback in Austin.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Johnson (lower body) has been deemed questionable for Florida's clash with Texas.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Week 7, and he could very well miss his third straight game. If Johnson can't go, Jadan Baugh would likely step in as his replacement.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Georgia Johnson (lower body) won't play against Georgia, per On3.com.

Impact Johnson was spotted warming up, evidently trying to give it a go. However, he'll remain sidelined, meaning Jadan Baugh and Ja'Kobi Jackson should see most of the carries for Florida.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pregame Johnson (lower body) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with Georgia, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Johnson looks on track to play as the Gators face a tough test on the road against the Bulldogs. The 5-foot-11 senior, who has been sidelined since Week 7 with a lower-body injury, has tallied 70 carries for 373 yards and four touchdowns across six outings, adding on 13 receptions for 64 yards in the passing game. Johnson will look to help the Gators pull off an upset in Athens if he's ultimately able to play.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

GTD vs. Georgia Johnson (lower body) is a game-time decision for the Florida-Georgia rivalry.

Impact Johnson will be a true game-time call for this heated rivalry game. The tailback, who's racked up 373 rushing yards and four touchdowns, missed the Kentucky game last week but still has a shot to return against the Bulldogs. If he can't go, expect Jadan Baugh's carries to increase.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Georgia Johnson (lower body) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulldogs.

Impact Johnson is in danger of missing his second game of the season as he tends to a lower body injury. Should he miss this game, the senior running back will aim to get back on the field for next week's game against Texas.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Kentucky Johnson (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Impact The Gators will be shorthanded in the backfield, and losing Johnson is huge for them, as he's racked up 70 carries for 373 yards and four scores this season. This means Treyaun Webb will lead the backfield, though Ja'Kobi Jackson could see some touches as well.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play against Kentucky Johnson (lower body) is unlikely to play Saturday versus Kentucky, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson was questionable for the matchup this week, but it now looks like he's trending towards out as he battles a lower body injury. The star running back's injury was deemed not long term, but it'll likely at least take him out of the Gators' backfield for one week.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Kentucky Johnson (lower body) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Johnson suffered a knee injury during last week's game against the Volunteers, however, it is not expected to be serious. More news regarding his status should surface as the week progresses.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not long-term problem Johnson (lower body) is not expected to be out long-term, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Fortunately for Florida, Johnson's vaguely-described injury is not expected to be long-term, which is especially welcome news for the Gators the same day they announced their starting quarterback Graham Mertz (knee) would be out for the remainder of 2024. As for Johnson, his injury status becomes questionable for Saturday's game against Kentucky.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Johnson suffered a knee injury during Florida's game Saturday at Tennessee, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Johnson's knee injury will cause Florida to possibly lose a significant player for the remainder of the Florida-Tennessee game. He has 12 carries for 85 yards and an eight-yard reception.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Johnson compiled 10 rushes for 54 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all six targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 24-13 win over UCF.

Impact Johnson found the end zone for the fourth time in 2024. He is averaging five yards per tote this season, but has gained more than 70 yards on the ground just once in five contests. A difficult task lurks next weekend at Tennessee as well.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds in win Johnson notched 15 rushes for 68 yards and caught all three targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 45-28 victory versus Mississippi State.

Impact Johnson rebounded from a ghastly performance against Texas A&M, rushing for at least 67 yards for the third time in four contests. The 22 receiving yards also set a season high. Florida is off next weekend followed by a date with UCF.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stymied in loss Johnson logged seven rushes for negative seven yards during Saturday's 33-20 defeat to Texas A&M.

Impact Johnson and the Florida offense did almost nothing in the first half, and Johnson could never get going as the Gators fell to the Aggies. Johnson was held out of the end zone for the first time in 2024. It has to get better for Johnson next weekend at Mississippi State.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE