Josiah Johnson

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-10
Year:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.
High School:
San Diego

2024 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR)
• Played in four games
• Finished with eight tackles
• Recorded a season-high four tackles against Oregon
• Tallied three tackles in the double overtime win over Colorado State

2023 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE)
• Played in eight games, totaling 15 tackles with one pass breakup
• Finished with a season-high five tackles at California, adding one pass breakup
• Totaled two tackles three times: versus San Diego State, Washington State and Oregon

2022 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
• Did not play

2021 (FRESHMAN)
• Did not play

SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL
• Letterwinner for head coach Charles James
• 2021 San Diego High School team MVP. Also team captain
• All-Eastern League Team
• 2019 all-league second team on defense
• Saw action at cornerback, quarterback and wide receiver
• Also lettered in basketball and track. Competed in the 100, 200, 4x1 and 4x4 events in track

PERSONAL
• Son of Christie and Larry Johnson
• Has two sisters, Arianna and Audyssi
• Has two brothers, Jeremiah and Chance
• Majoring in business administration
• Earned a Certificate of Recognition for African American Leaders of Tomorrow (California Legislative Black Caucus), Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Accomplishments and Academic Excellence from County of San Diego 4th District, and 3.5 or higher honor roll
• Has served in community service with the Blue Heart Foundation
• Chose Oregon State because “they have a great business and football program. Involving myself in these two programs will help me become a better student, athlete, and man.”