Max Johnson is a college football player, born on July 25, 2001, to Brad and Nikki Johnson. The 6 ft 5 in quarterback for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who attended and played high school football at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Georgia, kick-started his college career at LSU.
The 23-year-old later transferred to Texas A&M providing his commitment for the 2022-2023 season. Unfortunately, the quarterback was carted off with a hip injury in the third quarter of a 19-17 win against Minnesota in August of this year.
However, the player is expected to return for the 2025 season, a report in ESPN stated.
Max Johnson Siblings
Max Johnson’s brother
Just like his brother Max, Jake Johnson is also a college footballer who plays as a tight end for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The 6 ft 6-inch footballer is a former player for the Texas A&M Aggies from 2022 to 2023.
Max, the son of former Florida State and NFL quarterback Brad was accompanied by his older brother Max while he spent two seasons of his high school career. During his sophomore year, the younger brother of the quarterback recorded 60 passes for 845 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Additionally, as a junior, the Athens, Georgia-born player made 37 receptions for 787 yards and 10 touchdowns. During his senior year, he made 45 passes for 745 yards and eight touchdowns.
Back in 2022, he was rated as a four-star recruit and the best tight-end prospect in the recruiting class of the year. Although Jake committed to LSU, the North Carolina tight end decided to enroll at Texas A&M.
Before Jake sealed a deal with Carolina, he caught 24 passes for 235 yards and 4 touchdowns after playing for 12 games in his sophomore season. As a freshman there, he recorded one reception for two yards in five games he attended.
FAQ's On Max Johnson's Siblings
A. Jake Johnson is the nephew of former Georgia and Miami head coach Mark Richt.
A. Max Johnson has been sidelined for the year following an injury to his leg. He has been recovering in Minnesota since the injury and plans to return in 2025.