Anthony Johnson Jr.

Anthony Christopher Johnson Jr. (born December 2, 1999) is an American football free safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa State.

For other persons with similar names, see Anthony Johnson (disambiguation).
Anthony Johnson Jr.
No. 36 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Free safety
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-02) December 2, 1999
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Petersburg
College:Iowa State (2018–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 7 / Pick: 242
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school career

Johnson Jr. grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida and attended St. Petersburg High School.[1] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Iowa State over an offer from South Florida.[2]

College career

Johnson played cornerback for his first four seasons with the Iowa State Cyclones and became a starter during his freshman year.[3] As a senior, he was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference after making 55 tackles with three tackles for loss, four passes broken up, and two forced fumbles.[4] Johnson used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Iowa State for a fifth season.[5] He moved to safety entering his final season.[6] Johnson was named second team All-Big 12 after finishing the year with 60 tackles, two interceptions, and four passes broken up.[7]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in
(1.82 m)		 205 lb
(93 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.54 s1.55 s2.59 s4.31 s7.07 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		12 reps
Sources:[8][9]

Johnson was drafted in the seventh round, 242nd overall, by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft.[10] He signed his rookie contract on May 5.[11]

References
  1. Wasserman, Dalton (April 25, 2023). "Why Iowa State safety Anthony Johnson Jr. is flying up PFF's draft board". Pro Football Focus. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  2. "Football: Cyclones get third commitment in three days, add verbal from Anthony Johnson Jr". Ames Tribune. May 19, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  3. Chan, Jennifer Lee (March 2, 2023). "Purdy's Iowa State teammate shares what he learned from 49ers QB". NBC Sports Bay Area. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  4. "Iowa State's Anthony Johnson 'leading the way' after shift from cornerback to safety". The Gazette. May 6, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  5. "Iowa State starting cornerback Anthony Johnson Jr. skips NFL Draft, will return for the 2022 season". The Des Moines Register. December 8, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  6. "Iowa State defense boosted by Anthony Johnson after switch to safety". The Des Moines Register. September 13, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  7. Dochterman, Scott (April 12, 2023). "Breaking down Iowa State Cyclones' 2023 NFL Draft prospects: Where could they end up?". The Athletic. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  8. "Anthony Johnson Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  9. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Johnson Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  10. "2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Iowa State S Anthony Johnson Jr. in seventh round, No. 242 overall". packers.com. April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. "Packers sign eight draft picks". packers.com. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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