Career
He previously played for the in the European Super League. Signing for Saint Helens from amateur side Blackbrook ARLFC, Johnson plays as either a prop or a second-rower. He has international honours at amateur level, having featured for Great Britain Community Lions.
He was only recently promoted to the first team from the reserves (in doing so was awarded the Number 32 jersey), so he has yet to make a first team appearance.
He was named in his first 19-man squad ahead of the derby with Wigan Warriors on Friday 31 July 2009. He also made the 19 for the 21 August 2009 game against Huddersfield Giants but again dropped out.
lieutenant was announced that Johnson"s first year with Saints would be his last, as he secured a two-year contract at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. He has been allocated the shirt number 17.
Johnson made his debut in the Festive Trophy on New Years Day, when Wakefield lost 22–40 to Leeds Rhinos.
He was awarded the Manitoba of in this game, for his excellent contribution going forward. On 7 October 2013, it was announced that Johnson would be signing for the on a one-year contract after securing an early release from Hull Football Club. On the 22nd of April 2014, Johnson extended his Widnes contract to the end of 2016. On the 11th February 2015 Johnson and fellow Vikings teammate Grant Gore was loaned to Whitehaven on a one month deal.
