Johnson has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL), in addition to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL.

Johnson moved from South Carolina to Pennsylvania during his childhood, where he attended Chambersburg Area Senior High School.

[1][2] Johnson signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons following the 2016 NFL draft.

[4] With the Blue Bombers, he saw his first professional playing time, registering 28 tackles and 5 sacks during his tenure with Winnipeg.

[9] Johnson received his nickname during his time in Kentucky after a reporter asked him about his fluctuating weight.