Fred Johnson (linebacker)
American football player
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Frederick B. "JayR" Johnson is an American football linebacker for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
| No. 0 – South Carolina Gamecocks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 241 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Matthew Fontaine Maury (Norfolk, Virginia) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Johnson attended Matthew Fontaine Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia. He was rated as a three-star recruit, 51st overall linebacker, and the 521st overall player in the class of 2024,[by whom?] and committed to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks over offers from other schools such as Duke, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech.[1]
College career
As a freshman in 2024, Johnson totaled six tackles and a quarterback hurry.[2] He entered his sophomore season in 2025 as a starter at linebacker for the Gamecocks.[3][4] In the season opener, Johnson notched 10 tackles and an interception in a win over Virginia Tech Hokies.[5] He finished the season with 61 tackles with three and a half going for a loss, a sack, three pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery in 12 starts.[6]