Jason Johnson Jr. (born June 1, 2001)[1] is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent.
Coming out of high school, Johnson decided to commit to play college football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
[5] Johnson decided to transfer to play for the UCF Knights to continue his collegiate football career.
[11] In week 12 of the 2023 season, Johnson notched six tackles, a sack, and he deflected a pass that was intercepted, as he helped UCF dominate Oklahoma State 45-3.
[12] In Johnson's final season in 2023 he tallied 114 tackles with six and a half going for a loss, three sacks, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.