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Jaylon Johnson
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Jaylon Johnson

DL · #2 ·
Height6'4"
Weight250 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeUN
Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background

Academic Honor Roll (American Conference, 2025) · Athletic Director's Honor Roll (NWMCC, Fall 2024) · All-MACCC North Division (2024) Played in 10 games while making seven starts · Finished the season with 20 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss · Had a sack and three quarterback hurries while forcing one fumble · Had two QB hurries with four tackles in the game against Rice · Notched his sack as part of a game with 1.5 TFL on homecoming against Temple · Knocked the ball loose in the season finale at No. 24 Tulane Spent two seasons at Northwest Mississippi Community College along with three fellow members of his signing class · Ranked fifth on the Northwest defense as a sophomore (2024) with 46 total tackles, while his 11 quarterback hurries, 10 tackles-for-loss and six sacks led the team in all three categories · Posted a four- TFL and three sack game in the Rangers' October 10 victory at Southwest Mississippi. · Helped Northwest win 17 games over two seasons and earn consecutive playoff appearances · Played in eight games in 2023 for the Rangers, totaling 15 tackles (five solo), 10 assists, seven hurries and 1.5 tackles-for-loss. Played for head coach Eddie Woods at Cane Ridge · Helped the Ravens to an 11-2 record, the Region 6-6A title and the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Class 6A Playoffs last season · As a senior, led the team with 63 total tackles, including 21 tackles-for-loss · Tallied a season-high eight tackles in a 21-12 victory against Overton on October 7 · Also totaled 11.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries · Also had three catches for 20 yards and three touchdowns · Named Metro Lineman of the Year and Region 6-6A Defensive Lineman of the Year · As a junior, helped CRHS to a 7-4 record, the Region 6-6A title and the TSSAA Class 6A Playoffs · Son of Tonealia Johnson and Michael Wright.

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁴󠁮󠁿Antioch, TN
High schoolCane Ridge
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Enrolled
    Jaylon Johnson (DL) enrolled in The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • OfferFeb 3, 2025
    Jaylon Johnson (DL) received an offer from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSDEF SNAPSPRODTACKSOLOTFLTACK YDSSACK
2026
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
95249High21122.501.0
2025
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
107288Med.205291.0
Career1912537Med.41174.592.0
Injury history
Academics and references

Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026