Young defensive tackle who adds depth to LSU’s defensive line … Redshirted in 2011 after arriving at LSU from St. Paul’s in Covington where he was a four-star athlete … Has played in one game during his LSU career.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2012)
Played in one game with no starts … Saw action in a backup role in win over Idaho …Recorded one tackle in the win over the Vandals.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011)
Redshirted as a true freshman in 2011.

HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus four-star player by every major recruiting site ... A member of the ESPNU 150 ... Rated the No. 11 best defensive tackle by ESPN.com and as the No. 121 player in the country ... Ranked as the No. 17 defensive tackle and No. 11 in Louisiana by Rivals.com ... Tabbed as the No. 20 player in Louisiana by Tigerbait.com ... Graded as the No. 19 defensive tackle by Scout.com ... Elected to the LSWA Class 5A First-Team All-State ... Registered 50 tackles, 11 sacks and caused 2 fumbles his senior season ... Recorded 31 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 7 sacks his junior season ... A member of PrepStar’s All-American team, the New Orleans Times Picayune Blue Chip List, Mobile (Ala.) Press-Register Super Southeast 120 and The Baton Rouge Advocate’s Second Dozen ... Ranked the No. 13 player in Louisiana by SuperPrep ... Coached by Kenny Sears.

PERSONAL
Parents are Gordan and Sarina Johnson ... Born Sept. 21, 1991 … Majoring in mass communication.

JOHNSON'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS