Zach Johnson

Saw time in all 12 games at inside linebacker, making one start · Recorded 28 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a pass defended · Made an impact in his first home game on The Farm, with six tackles, a sack, and a pass defended (Sept. 13) · Recovered a fumble on the final play of the game against San Jose State to secure the win (Sept. 27) · Made his first start as a Cardinal at SMU (Oct. 11) · Tied a season-high with six tackles and a sack in an upset win over Florida State (Oct. 18) Spent two seasons at the University of Idaho, playing in 18 games · Tabbed 83 tackles in 2024, third-most of any Vandal player · Also recorded 6.5 tackles-for-loss (17 yards), a sack, one forced fumble, an interception return for a touchdown, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup in 2024 · Played high school football at Lake City High School in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho for head coach Brian Fulp · Spent three years on Lake City's varsity football team and four years as a part of Lake City's varsity basketball and track and field teams · 2020 Inland Empire League Newcomer of the Year. · 2021 First-Team All-Inland Empire League Receiver · 2021 Second Team All-State Receiver · 2022 First Team All-Inland Empire League Defensive MVP · 2022 First Team All-State Linebacker · Three-time First-Team All-Inland Empire League Men's Basketball team member · 2021 Second-Team Men's Basketball All-State Tournament Selection · 2022 200m District Champion · 2022 seventh-place finisher at the state championships in the 200m · Four-time Academic Letter awardee (2019-2022) Son of Eric and Leah Johnson · Has a brother, Kyle, and a sister, Courtney · Enjoys fishing and reading · Hopes to major in Human Biology