Kyron Johnson
American football player (born 1998)
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Kyron Johnson (born July 24, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Johnson with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022 | |||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born | July 24, 1998 Arlington, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Lamar (Arlington) | ||||
| College | Kansas (2017–2021) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2022: 6th round, 181st overall pick | ||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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Early life
Johnson attended high school at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas. In a game against North Crowley his senior year, he was taken off the field on a stretcher.[1] Johnson received offers from Kansas and SMU. He committed to Kansas on June 2, 2016.[2]
College career
In Johnson's freshman year, he primarily played special teams, recording 17 tackles playing in 8 of the Jayhawks' games. As a sophomore, he became a starter and made his career start against Nicholls.[3] Following the COVID-19 pandemic shortened 2020 season, Johnson decided to come back for a 5th season due to the NCAA granting an extra year of eligibility for athletes because of the pandemic. He was named 2nd team All-Big 12 his super-senior year in 2021.[4]
College statistics
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 0+3⁄8 in (1.84 m) | 231 lb (105 kg) | 32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.40 s | 1.50 s | 2.41 s | 4.38 s | 6.98 s | 39+1⁄2 in (1.00 m) | 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) | 16 reps | |
| All values from Kansas Pro Day[6] | ||||||||||||
Philadelphia Eagles
Johnson was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (181st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[7]
On August 29, 2023, Johnson was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] On October 3, 2023, the Eagles released Johnson.[10]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 10, 2023, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] He was signed to the active roster on December 22.[12] He was waived on August 27, 2024.[13]
Tennessee Titans
On September 11, 2024, Johnson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.[15]
On May 7, 2025, Johnson was waived/injured by the Titans and reverted to the injured reserve the following day.[16][17] He was then released with an injury settlement on May 13.[18]
DC Defenders
On January 14, 2026, Johnson was selected by the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[19] He was released on March 19.[20]