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Kyron Johnson (born July 24, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Key Information

Early life

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Johnson attended high school at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas. In a game against North Crowley his senior year, he was taken off the field on a stretcher.[1] Johnson received offers from Kansas and SMU. He committed to Kansas on June 2, 2016.[2]

College career

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In Johnson's freshman year, he primarily played special teams, recording 17 tackles playing in 8 of the Jayhawks' games. As a sophomore, he became a starter and made his career start against Nicholls.[3] Following the COVID-19 pandemic shortened 2020 season, Johnson decided to come back for a 5th season due to the NCAA granting an extra year of eligibility for athletes because of the pandemic. He was named 2nd team All-Big 12 his super-senior year in 2021.[4]

College statistics

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Year Team GP Sacks Solo Total TFL
2017 Kansas 8 0 12 15 0
2018 Kansas 10 2 12 18 4
2019 Kansas 12 1 36 55 5.5
2020 Kansas 9 3 27 42 4.5
2021 Kansas 12 6.5 41 63 8.5
Total 51 12.5 128 193 22.5

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Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		 231 lb
(105 kg)		 32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.40 s 1.50 s 2.41 s 4.38 s 6.98 s 39+1⁄2 in
(1.00 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 16 reps
All values from Kansas Pro Day[6]

Philadelphia Eagles

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Johnson was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (181st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[7]

On August 29, 2023, Johnson was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] On October 3, 2023, the Eagles released Johnson.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On October 10, 2023, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] He was signed to the active roster on December 22.[12] He was waived on August 27, 2024.[13]

Tennessee Titans

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On September 11, 2024, Johnson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.[15]

On May 7, 2025, Johnson was waived/injured by the Titans and reverted to the injured reserve the following day.[16][17] He was then released with an injury settlement on May 13.[18]

DC Defenders

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On January 14, 2026, Johnson was selected by the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[19]

References

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Kyron Johnson

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Kyron Johnson (born July 24, 1998) is an linebacker in the (). He played for the from 2017 to 2021, appearing in 57 games and recording 191 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, and eight forced fumbles. Johnson was selected by the in the sixth round (181st overall) of the after serving as a three-time team captain at . In his professional career, Johnson has appeared in 22 games across three teams, primarily contributing on special teams with eight total tackles (six solo). He spent his rookie season in 2022 with the Eagles, playing in all 16 games without a defensive start. In 2023, he joined the , appearing in six regular-season games and one postseason contest. Johnson signed with the in September 2024, initially joining their before earning a reserve/ in January 2025; however, he was waived with an injury designation in May 2025 and reached an injury settlement, becoming a eligible to play once healthy.

Early life and high school

Early life

Kyron Johnson was born on July 24, 1998, in . He grew up in the Arlington area with his parents, Broderic and Stephanie Johnson, and his brother Kayron. His father, a former three-sport high school athlete who played at , instilled an early appreciation for competitive sports in the family. From a young age, Johnson showed a strong interest in . He emerged as a two-sport standout, initially focusing on football where he played and positions, while also excelling in track events that honed his speed and agility. Family influences played a key role in his development, including guidance from his uncle Rod Franklin, who coached him in track and contributed to his foundational skills in both sports. Johnson's early athletic experiences built a solid base for his competitive drive, setting the stage for his later transition to linebacker as he progressed in football.

High school career

Johnson attended Lamar High School in , where he played football and participated in . As a and , Johnson started his football career as a and before transitioning to outside linebacker during his junior year. In his senior season, he excelled at linebacker, recording 125 tackles and 11 sacks while earning first-team all-district honors. Alongside football, Johnson was a two-sport who competed in varsity track starting as a , coached by his uncle Rod Franklin; his events included the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 4x100-meter relay, 4x200-meter relay, and . He graduated a semester early in the fall of 2016 to enroll at the in the spring of 2017.

College career

University of Kansas

Johnson was rated as a three-star recruit out of Lamar High School in , and received his first scholarship offer from the in May 2016, committing to shortly thereafter. He graduated high school early and enrolled at in January 2017 as a true , joining the team during spring practices. As a true freshman in 2017 under head coach David Beaty, Johnson saw action in all 12 games primarily as a reserve linebacker, recording 17 total tackles while adapting to the college level. In the 2018 season, his sophomore year, he continued in a backup role at linebacker, appearing in 12 games with 16 tackles, including 4 tackles for loss and 2 sacks, as he began developing his pass-rushing skills. By 2019, under new head coach , Johnson earned more snaps as a rotational linebacker, starting all 12 games and finishing with 55 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack over 12 appearances, marking a step forward in his defensive contributions. The 2020 season, shortened to nine games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Johnson receive increased playing time as a senior linebacker under interim head coach Charlie Weis Jr., where he focused more on pass rushing and tallied 42 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. In his super-senior year of , Johnson transitioned to a full-time edge defender role in Borland's 4-3 scheme under new head coach , who emphasized his athleticism for pass-rush duties. This shift led to a breakout performance, as he started all 12 games at , leading the team with 61 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks while forcing four fumbles, and he was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team by . Over his Kansas career, Johnson evolved from an off-ball linebacker into a versatile outside linebacker and , playing under four different head coaches and contributing to the program's defensive rebuilding efforts.

College statistics

Kyron Johnson appeared in 57 games for the from 2017 to 2021, compiling 191 total tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, and no interceptions on defense. His yearly defensive are presented in the following table.
YearGames PlayedSolo TacklesAssisted TacklesTotal TacklesTackles for LossSacksInterceptionsForced Fumbles
201712125170.50.001
201812106164.02.002
2019123619555.51.000
202092715424.53.001
2021124120618.56.504
Career571266519123.012.508
Johnson also contributed on special teams throughout his career, particularly as a freshman in 2017 when he played in all 12 games on both defense and special teams units. He recorded 17 special teams tackles over his tenure.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Kyron Johnson was selected by the in the sixth round (181st overall) of the . He signed a four-year contract worth $3,869,928, including a $209,928 , on May 6, 2022. As a in 2022, Johnson appeared in 16 games for the Eagles, primarily contributing on special teams with 18 defensive snaps and 265 special teams snaps. He recorded 8 special teams tackles (6 solo) and no starts, establishing himself as a core special teams player while seeing limited defensive opportunities. In 2023, Johnson had brief stints with the Eagles before his departure. He was waived on August 29 following and initially re-signed to the practice squad on August 30. He was released from the practice squad on September 4 but re-signed again on September 20. Johnson did not appear in any games during the season and was released from the practice squad for the final time on October 3. Throughout his time with the Eagles, Johnson's role remained focused on special teams, with minimal defensive involvement and no starts in either season.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Following his release from the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad in early October 2023, Johnson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on October 9, 2023, providing depth at linebacker. During the 2023 season, Johnson was elevated from the practice squad multiple times, including for games against the Arizona Cardinals on December 3, the New England Patriots on December 7, and the Indianapolis Colts on December 15, allowing him to appear in six regular-season games primarily on special teams. He logged 98 special teams snaps across those appearances but did not record any tackles or defensive statistics, contributing to the unit's coverage roles under head coach Mike Tomlin. Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers in January 2024, positioning him for as an outside linebacker candidate amid efforts to develop edge depth. However, minor injuries, including a issue sustained during camp on July 31, 2024, limited his defensive snaps and overall participation early in the preseason. Despite these setbacks, he showed strong promise in the 2024 preseason, earning a 71.1 overall grade from across three games, highlighted by an 81.9 rating in the opener against the Houston Texans where he recorded three stops and two hurries while transitioning to an role. On August 27, 2024, the Steelers waived Johnson as part of final roster cuts to reach the 53-player limit, ending his tenure with the team after focusing on special teams depth and edge development without any regular-season defensive contributions.

Tennessee Titans

Johnson signed with the ' practice squad on September 11, 2024, shortly after being waived by the . He was brought in to bolster the team's edge depth and special teams units, leveraging his experience as a rotational linebacker and coverage specialist. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, Johnson remained on the Titans' practice squad without appearing in any regular-season games, contributing to team depth amid roster adjustments. Following the 2024 season, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Titans on January 6, 2025. His tenure ended abruptly in the 2025 offseason when the Titans waived him with an injury designation on May 8, 2025; he subsequently reverted to injured reserve. On May 13, 2025, Johnson reached an injury settlement with the team, which released him as an unrestricted free agent and allowed him to pursue opportunities once recovered. As of November 15, 2025, Johnson is an unsigned continuing his recovery from the undisclosed injury, with no recorded statistics from his brief association with the Titans.

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