MONTRELL JOHNSON JR. NEWS

Scores twice in rout Johnson Jr. notched 15 carries for 67 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for nine yards during Saturday's 45-7 victory over Samford.

Impact Johnson has three touchdowns over the first two games for the Gators and should continue to be the bell cow in this offense regardless of who lines up under center. Florida starts SEC play versus Texas A&M next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in rout Johnson Jr. notched 15 carries for 67 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for nine yards during Saturday's 45-7 victory over Samford.

Impact Johnson has three touchdowns over the first two games for the Gators and should continue to be the bell cow in this offense regardless of who lines up under center. Florida starts SEC play versus Texas A&M next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lone highlight in ugly loss Johnson rushed 11 times for 106 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Miami.

Impact Johnson's 71-yard scamper to the end zone brought the game to 17-10 late in the first half, but that was as close as the Gators got, as the Florida gained a total of 190 yards aside from Johnson's jaunt to the end zone in the 41-17 loss to the Hurricanes. On the bright side, Johnson looked healthy after undergoing offseason knee surgery, and Florida gets lowly Samford on the schedule next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No limitations Saturday Head coach Billy Napier Johnson said Johnson (knee) will be ready to go Saturday against Miami with no limitations, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Johnson looks to be at the end of his recovery journey after undergoing a knee surgery this summer. The senior running back is poised to lead the Gators' backfield for the third-straight year, and "no limitations" means he will do just that against Miami. The 5-foot-11 ball carrier rushed for 817 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, while adding on 30 receptions for 236 yards and a touchdown.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to practice soon Head coach Billy Napier expects Johnson (knee) to return to practice in a modified form soon, and he feels good about the running back's progress for Florida's season opener agains...

Impact Johnson has been easing back from knee surgery he underwent earlier this summer, but this news is positive for the returning starter. His return to the field for Week 1 against the Hurricanes looks more promising, but it may be as late as next week when he's fully back practicing. The 5-foot-11 running back ran for 817 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, while adding on 30 receptions for 236 yards and a touchdown.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Johnson (knee) is still not practicing for Florida but was spotted running on a treadmill in Florida's training room, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Johnson looks to be easing back into using his knee after undergoing surgery earlier this summer. The 5-foot-11 running back remains week-to-week, with a questionable status still for Florida's Week 1 matchup against Miami.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week following knee surgery Johnson is considered week-to-week after he underwent a routine surgery on his knee, Nick de la Torre of On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson isn't expected to miss extended time, but he is out of Florida's fall camp for the time being. He's once again expected to be the Gators' lead back after he ran for 817 yards and five scores and 5.4 yards-per-carry in 2023, while tacking on 30 catches for 236 yards and a touchdown. The tailback's injury shouldn't upend the depth chart in Gainesville, but it should give backups like Treyaun Webb and Jadan Baugh ample time to impress the coaching staff as well.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly gains 100 scrimmage yards Johnson had nine carries for 82 yards and caught 2 of 4 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 43-20 defeat versus Georgia.

Impact Johnson has just one touchdown in his last five games, though has reached double-digit touches in seven-straight contests. His involvement should remain similar against subpar Arkansas next weekend.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in carries Johnson logged 11 carries for 50 yards and caught 3 of 5 targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 41-39 win versus South Carolina.

Impact The junior running back has six consecutive games with at least 10 carries. With fellow back Trevor Etienne back from injury, Johnson ceded opportunities to the sophomore but still led the team in carries and yards during this matchup . The Gators will face Georgia on Oct 28 following the team's bye week.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Montrell Johnson, Trevor Etienne Establishing Gators' Offensive Identity The dynamic rushing tandem of Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne is establishing Billy Napier’s offensive identity for the Florida Gators.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Chunk plays in win Johnson rushed six times for 103 yards and a touchdown Saturday against South Florida.

Impact Johnson has been explosive with his touches, averaging 9.6 yards per tote through three games. He has also scored in two of those contests for the Gators. Florida has a tough road test at undefeated Tennessee next weekend, but Johnson should still see between 5-10 touches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gators' Montrell Johnson Overcoming Early Fumble Shows Why He's At Florida Transfer running back Montrell Johnson showcases why Billy Napier pursued him to join him at Florida after overcoming the early fumble loss...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gators' Montrell Johnson Overcoming Early Fumble Shows Why He's At Florida Transfer running back Montrell Johnson showcases why Billy Napier pursued him to join him at Florida after overcoming the early fumble loss...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Louisiana football running back Montrell Johnson joins Torrence, others in transfer portal Montrell Johnson Jr., Louisiana football’s standout freshman running back, is the latest Ragin’ Cajun to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Johnson with career-high 4 TDs, Ragin' Cajuns top Ohio 49-14

Freshman Montrell Johnson rushed for four short touchdowns, Levi Lewis passed for 212 yards and Louisiana-Lafayette fended off Ohio 49-14

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montrell Johnson: A look at the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football running back Here is a look at Lousiana Ragin' Cajuns football running back Montrell Johnson, whose hometown is New Orleans, Louisiana.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEADVERTISER.COM