Desjuan Johnson

Desjuan Renarl Johnson (born September 3, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League. He played college football for the Toledo Rockets where he was a three-time All-MAC selection.[1] He was Mr. Irrelevant of the 2023 NFL draft, selected by the Rams.

Desjuan Johnson
Johnson with the Rams in 2023
No. 94 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-03) September 3, 1999
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:East English Village Prep
(Detroit, Michigan)
College:Toledo (2018–2022)
NFL draft:2023 / Round: 7 / Pick: 259
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:7
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at PFR

College career

Desjuan Johnson played for the Toledo Rockets.[2] He was a Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) defensive end in years 2020 and 2021,[3] and a First-team All-MAC defensive end in 2022[4] when he also won the MAC championship.[5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		 285 lb
(129 kg)		 31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		5.04 s1.70 s2.90 s4.50 s8.03 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		24 reps
Sources:[6][7]

Johnson was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, with the 259th overall pick, of the 2023 NFL draft. He was the final pick of the draft, making him 2023's Mr. Irrelevant.[8]

References
  1. "Rams Make Toledo DL Desjuan Johnson Mr. Irrelevant At No. 259 Overall". May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "Desjuan Johnson". Toledo Rockets. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  3. Rowland, Kyle (October 16, 2021). "Desjuan Johnson provides heartbeat for Toledo defense". The Blade. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. Ronald, Issy; Lev, Jacob (May 1, 2023). "'Mr. Irrelevant' | Toledo's Desjuan Johnson eager to prove worth in NFL". CNN. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. Narducci, Marc (December 5, 2022). "Holy Toledo, Another Championship For The Rockets". herosports.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  6. "Desjuan Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  7. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Desjuan Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  8. Alper, Josh (June 12, 2023). "Rams sign Mr. Irrelevant Desjuan Johnson". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 27, 2024.


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