He played college football at North Dakota State and has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, and Baltimore Ravens.

[3] Johnson attended Spring Lake Park High School and was a three-year varsity letter winner in football, while additionally playing hockey and baseball.

[3][6][7] He started all 15 games and helped NDSU set a school record in rushing yards, being named honorable mention all-conference as they went on to win the national championship.

[3][9] Johnson was named an FCS All-American and a first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) selection for his performance.

[8][10] As a senior in 2019, Johnson moved to right guard and started all 16 games, only allowing one sack while helping NDSU win their third-straight national championship.

[3][6] After going unselected in the 2020 NFL draft, Johnson was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.

[25] On December 21, 2022, Johnson was signed to the practice squad by the Tennessee Titans when his former NDSU teammate Dillon Radunz went on injured reserve.

[26][27] Johnson was elevated to the active roster for the Titans' game against the Dallas Cowboys, and made his debut in the 27–13 loss, appearing on four offensive and three special teams snaps.