Diontae Johnson was the 66th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. He plays the position of a wide receiver and is currently contracted with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is a native of Ruskin, Florida, U.S.
The Wide receiver attended Earl J. Lennard High School in Ruskin, Florida. In high school, he excelled as both a wide receiver and quarterback. During his senior year as a wide receiver, he caught 35 passes, amassing 1,017 yards and scoring nine touchdowns. In his junior year as a quarterback, he threw for 988 yards and seven touchdowns, while also running for 121 yards. As a sophomore QB, he threw for 430 yards and three touchdowns. He also made the honor roll in his senior year, and his high school coach was Keith Chattin.
He committed to the University of Toledo in 2015. In his first year with the University team. Jonhson participated in 11 games, recording 14 receptions for a total of 237 yards and three touchdowns. Furthermore, he returned 32 kickoffs with an average of 22.8 yards per return. Unfortunately, the Wide receiver got injured and didn't play in any games. However, he retained his redshirt and his sophomore eligibility.
In the 2017 season, Johnson earned his first-team All-MAC honors as a wide receiver, and punt returner, and second-team as a kickoff returner. He became the first Rocket since 2011 to achieve All-MAC recognition in three positions. The Wide receiver set a school record with 74 receptions, amassing 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns. He led the MAC with an average of 148.0 all-purpose yards per game, managing to rank seventh nationally. He achieved milestones like crossing the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a game and securing a spot on the Biletnikoff Award watch list. Some of his admirable performances included a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He also got a career-high 170 yards with two TDs, and a MAC Championship Game with nine catches for 118 yards and two TDs.
He was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year. Johnson achieved the First-Team All-MAC as a wide receiver and punt returner. He also managed to achieve Second-Team All-MAC as a kickoff returner. The Wide receiver led the team with 43 receptions and 663 receiving yards. He boasted seven TD receptions, one punt return TD, and one TD from a kickoff return. His 23 career TD receptions rank fifth all-time at the University of Toledo. He was recognized with MAC West Offensive Player of the Week for a standout performance against Miami. Johnson’s other admirable achievements include a 98-yard kickoff return and an 83-yard punt return touchdown. He was featured on official watch lists for Walter Camp Player of the Year, Biletnikoff Award, and Horning Award.
Diontae Johnson’s age
Johnson is 27 years old (as of January 2024). He was born on July 5, 1996, in Ruskin, Florida, U.S.
Johnson started his college football career at the University of Toledo in 2015. He was only 19 years old when he started playing for Toledo. He played as a versatile player at Toledo from 2015 to 2018. He appeared in the NFL draft in 2019 when he was 23 years old.
How tall is Diontae Johnson?
Johnson stands at 5 feet and 10 inches, which is approximately 1.78 meters. He also weighs about 183 lbs, which is approximately 83 kg. His arm length is 30 ¾ inches (0.78 meters). Johnson's handspan is 9 inches (0.23 meters). His speed for the 40-yard dash is 4.53 seconds.
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A. Diontae Johnson appeared in the 2019 NFL draft.
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A. Diontae Johnson made it to the Pro Bowl in 2021.
A. Diontae Johnson is also known by his nickname ‘Diontae the Dominator’ or ‘DJ the Playmaker’.