[1] Johnson attended Florida Atlantic University, where he was a member of the FAU Owls football team from 2009 to 2013.
During his career, he saw action in 42 games, amassing 195 total tackles, including 30.5 for loss, 10.5 sacks, four pass deflections and four forced fumbles.
[3] On November 22, 2016, Johnson was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.
[4] On December 19, 2016, Johnson was signed by the New York Jets off the Rams' practice squad.
[6] Johnson signed with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.