Josh Johnson
2024 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 12 games on the defensive line, logging four starts... notched his first career start at Southern... totaled 27 tackles with eight solo and 1.5 for loss... had a half sack in the win over Mississippi Valley State... recorded a high of five tackles at UIW... finished with two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. 2023 Season (Freshman): Member of the practice squad... received a redshirt. At Catholic: Helped the Bears win back-to-back state championships as a sophomore and junior, earning All-District Second Team... ranked No. 89 on Dandy Don’s top football prospects... team went 11-2 record in 2022 and reached state semifinals... totaled 53 tackles, 16 TFLs, and 4 sacks last season... as a junior, finished with 50 tackles and 5 sacks to help Bears to an 11-1 record and second straight state championship... team was 9-2 in his sophomore sea- son and won the state championship... also powerlifted... co-CEO of a clothing brand - LouisianaRich Sport... Personal: His twin brother, Josh, plays on the offensive line for the Colonels.
- TransferredJosh Johnson (DL) officially transferred from Nicholls State University to The University of Southern Mississippi
- CommittedUpNext · 1/6/26, 2:11 PMJosh Johnson (DL) committed to The University of Southern Mississippi
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The University of Southern Mississippi | 5 | 0 | 122 | Med. | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Nicholls State University | 10 | 10 | 107 | High | 36 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | Nicholls State University | 12 | 4 | 16 | Med. | 27 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Career | 27 | 14 | 245 | Med. | 73 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1.0 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026