

Jaylon Johnson
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.
- EnrolledJaylon Johnson (DL) enrolled in The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- OfferFeb 3, 2025Jaylon Johnson (DL) received an offer from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 9 | 5 | 249 | High | 21 | 12 | 2.5 | 0 | 1.0 |
| 2025 | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 10 | 7 | 288 | Med. | 20 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1.0 |
| Career | 19 | 12 | 537 | Med. | 41 | 17 | 4.5 | 9 | 2.0 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026









