Leon Julius "Jerry" Johnson (March 22, 1894 – October 24, 1947) was an American professional football halfback who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Rock Island Independents and Racine Legion.

Leon Julius Johnson was born on March 22, 1894 in Linn Grove, Iowa.

[1][2] On November 1, 1921, Johnson signed with the Rock Island Independents of the American Professional Football Association during the league's second season.

[3] Johnson appeared in five games, starting four, for the Independents of the newly-renamed National Football League during the 1922 season, scoring one rushing touchdown, six extra points, and one field goal on five attempts.

[1][4] Johnson was released by the Independents later in the 1922 season and signed with the Racine Legion of the NFL.