

UC
Zay Johnson
DB (CB) · #6 ·
Height6'2"
Weight180 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeUC
Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background
2024 Appeared in four games, retaining freshman eligibility…Made collegiate debut vs. Houston, recording one tackle…Also saw action in the final three games of the season at Iowa State, at Kansas State, and vs. TCU. HIGH SCHOOL Early enrollee...Consensus three-star recruit who is rated as a Top 25 prospect in South Carolina for the 2024 Class...Ranked among the Top 100 cornerback prospects by ESPN...Named to the 2023 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game...Starred on offense, defense and as a kick and punt returner for Clinton High School...Chose UC over offers from Virginia and Liberty, among several teams.
Hometown
🏴Clinton, SC
High schoolClinton High School
Scholarship--
Career path
- SignedUnknown · Oct 1, 2026Zay Johnson (DB) signed with an agency
- EnrolledZay Johnson (DB) enrolled at University of Cincinnati · from the season record
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Cincinnati | 3 | 0 | 38 | Low | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | University of Cincinnati | 2 | 0 | 7 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | University of Cincinnati | 4 | 0 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 0 | 45 | Low | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026









