Johnson graduated from Americus High School. He attended the Reedley College one year in before he attended the Texas Technical University.Johnson redshirted his freshman year and played for the Texas Technical Red Raiders football team 2005 and 2006.
Johnson played his college career in Texas Technical and he moved to Finland in 2007 as he wasn"t drafted to NFL. He is currently head coach for Helsinki Wolverines. Johnson entered to Texas Technical as a quarterback but changed position to wide receiver. Johnson was eligible in 2007 NFL Draft but he wasn"t drafted.
He went to Europe and signed with the Porvoo Butchers in 2007.
Johnson changed his role back to quarterback and he led his team to the Finnish Championship. Next year Johnson signed with the Helsinki Roosters and during the season he broke the league record of most passing touchdowns in one season.
Johnson played with the Roosters 2008 and 2009, and joined the Butchers again in 2010. Johnson went to Italy for 2011 season.
He played for the Catania Elephants and led the team to the semifinals.
After the season in Italy was over, Johnson joined the Kouvola Indians for the remainder of the season. Johnson signed with the Helsinki Roosters in 2012. Johnson led the team to three consecutive Finnish Championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Johnson injured his knee during the 2014 season and was replaced by Sean Shelton.
Johnson signed with the Turku Trojans for 2015. Finnish Championship, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
Vaahteraliiga player of the year, 2012, 2013
IFAF Champions League titel, 2014.
