Brandon Johnson is an American football defensive back who will be playing his final year of college football with the Oregon Ducks. He began his high school football career at the Newton-Conover High School where he was rated a consensus three-star recruit by 247Sports. He played in both offense and defence during his junior year, slotting in the running back and safety positions. Johnson recorded 49 tackles, one tackle for loss, and 12 pass breakups in 13 games during his senior season. He also registered 38 receptions for 662 yards while playing on the offensive side of the ball. Johnson was rated the No.55 prospect in the state of North Carolina in the 2021 recruiting class.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Newton native embarked on his collegiate football journey with Duke over offers from Akron, Army, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, Kent State, NC State, Northwestern, Tennessee, and Wake Forest. As a freshman in 2021 with the Blue Devils, Johnson saw action in all 12 games and was primarily used on special teams. The following year as a sophomore, Johnson became a vital part of Duke’s defence and started in all 13 games. Last year, Johnson recorded 56 tackles, two sacks and four pass breakups and was named an All-ACC honourable mention. After three seasons with the Blue Devils, Johnson entered the transfer portal in 2023 and signed with Oregon Ducks for his final year of college football.
Brandon Johnson's Parents
Brandon Johnson's parents are Alanda Johnson and Wayne Johnson.
Who is Brandon Johnson’s mother?
Alanda Johnson is the mother of Brandon Johnson. She was a basketball standout at Lenoir-Rhyne University, a Division II college in North Carolina. She set the program’s single-game record for steals with 11. Alanda concluded her collegiate basketball career with over 1,000 points and as the program’s all-time leader with 336 steals.
Who is Brandon Johnson’s father?
Brandon Johnson's father’s name is Wayne Johnson. He attended the Lenoir-Rhyne University where he lettered in football from 1991 to 1994.
What Nationality are Brandon Johnson's Parents?
Johnson’s parents, Alanda Johnson and Wayne Johnson are both residents of North Carolina, United States. Brandon Johnson was born in America which makes him an American citizen.
Brandon Johnson Career
Coming out of Newton-Conover as a three-star prospect, Johnson committed to Duke University in 2021. In his freshman season, Johnson appeared in all 12 games and totalled 17 tackles and one fumble recovery. His best season came as a sophomore in 2022 where he started all 13 games with the Blue Devils. He tallied 55 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries earning his first All-ACC team honorable mention. At the end of the regular season in 2023, he decided to transfer to Oregon for his final year of eligibility. In three years with the Blue Devils, Johnson amassed 128 tackles, 11 pass breakups, 7.5 sacks, and two interceptions
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A. Brandon Johnson was born in Newton, North Carolina.
A. Brandon Johnson will play his senior year with the Oregon Ducks.
A. Wayne Johnson is the father of Brandon Johnson.
A. Brandon Johnson was the No.3 player of the Duke Blue Devils.
A. Brandon Johnson attended Newton-Conover High School.
