{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2021}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Jaquan Johnson | image = Jaquan Johnson (51529908119) (cropped).jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Johnson with the Buffalo Bills in 2021 | current_team = | number = | position = Safety | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|11|13}} | birth_place = Miami, Florida, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 10 | weight_lb = 191 | high_school = Miami Killian | college = Miami (FL) (2015–2018) | draftyear = 2019 | draftround = 6 | draftpick = 181 | pastteams = * Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2022}}) * Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2023}})* * Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2023}})* | status = | highlights = * Second-team All-American (2017) * 2× Second-team All-ACC (2017, 2018) | statleague = NFL | statweek = | statseason = | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 58 | statlabel2 = Forced fumbles | statvalue2 = | statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue3 = | statlabel4 = Pass deflections | statvalue4 = 2 | statlabel5 = Interceptions | statvalue5 = 2 | statlabel6 = Pass attempts | statvalue6 = 1 | statlabel7 = Completions | statvalue7 = 1 | statlabel8 = Passing yards | statvalue8 = 13 | pfr = JohnJa11 }}
'''Jaquan Johnson''' (born November 13, 1995) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
== Early life == Johnson played on both sides of the ball at Miami Killian High School, playing defensive back and running back. He earned an invitation to the U. S. Army All-American Bowl after his senior season,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaquan Johnson, Killian, Safety |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jaquan-Johnson-20896/high-school-33268 |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=247Sports.com}}</ref> and caught 13 interceptions throughout his high school career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hays |first=Chris |date=August 19, 2014 |title=Miami Killian ATH Jaquan Johnson to stay home with Hurricanes |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-recruiting/blog/os-miami-killian-ath-jaquanjohnson-to-stay-home-with-hurricanes-20140819-post.html |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Orlando Sentinel}}</ref> Johnson committed to the University of Miami on August 19, 2014,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hays |first=Chris |date=August 19, 2014 |title=Miami Killian ATH Jaquan Johnson staying home with 'Canes |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/sfl-miami-killians-jaquan-johnson-stays-home-with-canes-20140819-story.html |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Sun Sentinel}}</ref> flipping from previous frontrunner Florida State, which was his choice as late as two weeks before the commitment.<ref name="PBPCommit">{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Matt |title=Miami-Killian S Jaquan Johnson commits to Miami Hurricanes |url=http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/08/19/miami-killian-s-jaquan-johnson-commits-to-miami-hurricanes/ |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Palm Beach Post}}</ref>
== College career == Stuck behind upperclassmen, Johnson was a reserve his first two years at the University of Miami.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2017 |title=After breakout 2017, Miami's Jaquan Johnson looking ahead |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2017/12/27/after-breakout-2017-miamis-jaquan-johnson-looking-ahead/108949282/ |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
As a junior, Johnson led the Hurricanes with 96 tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabrera Chirinos |first=Cristy |date=January 5, 2018 |title=Hurricanes CB Michael Jackson, like S Jaquan Johnson, plans to return for senior year |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/hurricanes-blog/fl-sp-um-hurricanes-michael-jackson-jaquan-johnson-returning-20180105-story.html |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Sun Sentinel |archive-date=January 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111114419/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/hurricanes-blog/fl-sp-um-hurricanes-michael-jackson-jaquan-johnson-returning-20180105-story.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Late in the season, defensive coordinator Manny Diaz called him the "heart and soul" of the Hurricanes' defense.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller Degnan |first=Susan |date=November 16, 2017 |title=UM secondary's 'heart and soul' will blast you off your feet — and give pep talks |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article185023898.html |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Miami Herald}}</ref> Johnson also made program history by becoming the first player to earn three consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Defensive Back of the Week awards, winning the accolade in the tenth, eleventh and twelfth weeks of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Matt |date=November 20, 2017 |title=Safety Jaquan Johnson doing 'spectacular things' for Miami Hurricanes |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/2017/11/20/safety-jaquan-johnson-doing-spectacular-things-for-miami-hurricanes/ |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Palm Beach Post |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204105736/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/2017/11/20/safety-jaquan-johnson-doing-spectacular-things-for-miami-hurricanes/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> After the season, the team named Johnson its MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Matt |date=December 17, 2017 |title=Jaquan Johnson was Miami Hurricanes' MVP in 2017; team awards announced |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/2017/12/17/jaquan-johnson-was-miami-hurricanes-mvp-in-2017-team-awards-announced/ |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Palm Beach Post |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204110037/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/2017/12/17/jaquan-johnson-was-miami-hurricanes-mvp-in-2017-team-awards-announced/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Johnson decided to return to Miami for his senior year and even tried to persuade R. J. McIntosh and Kendrick Norton to stay, albeit unsuccessfully.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cabrera Chirinos |first=Cristy |date=May 31, 2018 |title=Draft postponed, UM's Jaquan Johnson determined to end senior year with national tile |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/fl-sp-um-hurricanes-jaquan-johnson-20180530-story.html |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Sun Sentinel}}</ref> Johnson cited getting his degree as a large factor in returning for his last season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller Degnan |first=Susan |date=May 29, 2018 |title=UM All-American tried to convince juniors to return. He expects a championship season |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article212080294.html |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Miami Herald}}</ref>
After his senior season, Johnson was named second-team All-ACC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Friedlander |first=Brett |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Six Wolfpack players earn first-team All-ACC football honors |url=https://nsjonline.com/article/2018/11/six-wolfpack-players-earn-first-team-all-acc-football-honors/ |access-date=June 2, 2019 |website=North State Journal}}</ref>
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 10 1/8 | weight = 191 | dash = 4.69 | ten split = 1.54 | twenty split = 2.69 | shuttle = 4.18 | cone drill = 7.20 | vertical = 33.0 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 1 | bench = 18 | arm span = 29 5/8 | hand span = 8 3/4 | wonderlic = | note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zierlein |first=Lance |title=Jaquan Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jaquan-johnson/32004a4f-4800-0015-ead2-1d97f9de4bb8 |access-date=May 10, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1003103&DraftYear=2019 |title=Jaquan Johnson College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=April 11, 2026}}</ref> }}
===Buffalo Bills=== Johnson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round with the 181st overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendelson |first=Nate |date=April 27, 2019 |title=3 things to know about safety Jaquan Johnson |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/3-things-to-know-about-safety-jaquan-johnson |access-date=April 27, 2019 |website=Buffalo Bills}}</ref> As a rookie, he appeared in 13 games in the regular season and had three total tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaquan Johnson 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnJa11/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=March 24, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In Week 16 of the 2020 season, Johnson recorded a 13-yard pass to Siran Neal in a 38–9 victory over the New England Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – December 28th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012280nwe.htm |access-date=March 24, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
During Week 16 of the 2022 season, Johnson intercepted a Hail Mary pass off of Nathan Peterman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ryan |date=December 25, 2022 |title=Ex-Bills QB Nathan Peterman throws game-ending interception to seal Buffalo's AFC title |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nathan-peterman-throws-game-ending-230439211.html |access-date=December 26, 2022 |website=Yahoo! |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Las Vegas Raiders=== On March 21, 2023, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 21, 2023 |title=Raiders sign S Jaquan Johnson |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-safety-jaquan-johnson-nfl-2023-free-agency-transactions |accessdate=March 21, 2023 |work=Raiders.com |via=Raiders Public Relations}}</ref> He was released on August 29.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-finalize-initial-53-man-roster-2023-nfl-season-transactions-08292023 |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Raiders.com}}</ref>
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== On November 14, 2023, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2023 |title=Buccaneers Sign Safety to Practice Squad |url=https://bucsreport.com/2023/11/15/buccaneers-sign-safety-to-practice-squad-2/ |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Bucs Report}}</ref> He was released eight days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=November 22, 2023 |title=J.J. Russell Promoted to Active Roster Among Round of Moves |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/jj-russell-promoted-active-roster-among-round-moves |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
== Personal life == Johnson grew up as the middle child of seven in his family and struggled with poverty and hunger as a child, eventually moving into the house of a former flag football coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Navarro |first=Manny |date=August 28, 2014 |title=Killian's Jaquan Johnson hungry for success |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-miami-dade/article1982553.html |access-date=May 31, 2018 |website=Miami Herald}}</ref> He is a cousin of NFL running back Lamar Miller.<ref name="PBPCommit" />
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == *[https://hurricanesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7935 Miami Hurricanes bio] *{{commonscatinline}}
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