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MJ Johnson
LB · #17 ·
Height6'3"
Weight230 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
DNP
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 5, 2026, 9:47 PM
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Background
2024 (Freshman): Did not see game action. Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Zachary Hilbers at West Bloomfield … played linebacker during scholastic career … served as team captain in 2023 for the Lakers, who finished 10-3 with a MHSAA-D1 semifinal appearance … also assisted West Bloomfield to eight wins and a MHSAA-D1 playoff appearance in 2022 … finished junior season with 102 tackles, 25 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks, three pass breakups and an interception … No. 16 signee from Michigan and No. 33 inside linebacker prospect nationally by Rivals … No. 48 inside linebacker from Michigan by ESPN.
Hometown
🏴Detroit, MI
High schoolWest Bloomfield
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledMJ Johnson (LB) enrolled in Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- SignedDec 20, 2023MJ Johnson (LB) signed with Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 5, 2026