Chris Johnson Jr.

Photo by: Jordan Hofeditz

Position:
RB
Height:
6-0
Weight:
184
Hometown:
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Previous School:
Miami / Dillard

Redshirt Sophomore (2025): Appeared in 12 games, started in one … had 479 rushing yards on 67 attempts … four rushing touchdowns … averaged 7.1 yards per carry … 17 receptions for 180 receiving yards … one receiving touchdown … four games with at least 75 all-purpose yards … ran for a season-high 128 yards and a score at Cal on Nov. 29 … busted off a season-long 87-yard run in win at Stanford on Oct. 11 … also had a season-long 42-yard reception for a score in Stanford game … AWARDS: Preseason: Phil Steele Preseason All-ACC Third Team … Athlon Sports Preseason All-ACC Fourth Team.

At Miami: Appeared in 12 games for the Hurricanes as a Redshirt Freshman … had six rushes for 31 yards … added eight receptions for 72 yards and two scores … saw action in four games in debut season in 2023 … finished with 73 yards on 11 carries and one touchdown … made career debut in win over Bethune-Cookman (9/14), finishing with seven carries for 40 yards and his first touchdown.

High School: Four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals … three-star recruit by 247Sports … listed as No. 231 overall player nationally in ESPN300 … ranked as No. 19 athlete in country by ESPN … checked in as No. 15 running back in nation by Rivals … rated No. 295 overall nationally in 247Sports Composite rankings … listed as No. 19 running back in country in 247Sports Composite rankings … one of South Florida's premier sprinters … won Florida's 3A state title in 100-meter dash (10.45) and 200-meter dash (20.78) as junior … anchored a 4×100 team that captured gold during sophomore year.