[1] He also played linebacker on defense, and as a senior made 85 tackles, as well as ran for 1,376 yards and 23 touchdowns, which earned him the Virginia High School Coaches Association's Group AA state Offensive Player of the Year award.
In his high school career, Johnson made a total of 216 tackles and 16 sacks on defense, while recording offensively 457 rush attempts for 4,340 yards and 63 touchdowns.
[1] Johnson changed his position to linebacker during the 2013 preseason camp, but switched back to tight end at the start of the season.
[1] As a junior, Johnson played running back and fullback, and was a Doak Walker Award finalist and first-team All-Conference USA selection, following a year that he placed fifth nationally in rushing.
"[3][4][5] After going unselected in the 2016 NFL draft, Johnson was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.
[10] His coach at Marshall Doc Holliday released a statement that said, "I am shocked and saddened at the news of Devon Johnson's passing.