Johnson attended West Side Leadership Academy in Gary, Indiana.

[3] Johnson attended San Bernardino Valley College in 2014 and played wide receiver and special teams.

[11] In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a 25-yard touchdown during the 51–31 loss.

His ineffectiveness in covering Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in part due to an injury sustained mid-game, was cited as one of the primary reasons for the Chiefs' historic comeback win.

[19] On March 21, 2023, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.