Kyron Johnson

Kyron Johnson (born July 24, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Johnson played college football at the University of Kansas. He was drafted by the Eagles in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Not to be confused with Kryan Johnson.
Kyron Johnson
Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-24) July 24, 1998
Arlington, Texas
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Lamar
(Arlington, Texas)
College:Kansas
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 6 / Pick: 181
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2021)
Player stats at PFR

High school

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 in a stretcher.[1] Johnson received offers from Kansas and SMU. He committed to Kansas on June 2, 2016.[2]

College career

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]

Stats
Kyron Johnson Tackles
YearTeamGPSacksSoloTotalTFL
2017Kansas8012150
2018Kansas10212184
2019Kansas12136555.5
2020Kansas9327424.5
2021Kansas126.541638.5
Total5112.512819322.5

[5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		 231 lb
(105 kg)		 32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		4.40 s1.5 s2.41 s4.38 s6.98 s39+1⁄2 in
(1.00 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from Kansas pro day as Johnson was not invited to the combine.[6]

Johnson was drafted by the Eagles in the 6th round (181st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[7]

References
  1. "Arlington Lamar's Kyron Johnson, who left field on a stretcher Friday, is 'A-OK'". DallasNews.com.
  2. "Kyron Johnson Recruiting profile". Rivals.com.
  3. "Kyron Johnson player profile". KUAthletics.com.
  4. "2021 Big 12 Football Awards Announced" (PDF). Big12Sports.com.
  5. "Kyron Johnson stats". Sports-Reference.com.
  6. "2022 Draft Scout Kyron Johnson Kansas". DraftScout.com.
  7. "Eagles draft LB Kyron Johnson with the No. 181 overall pick". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
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