Theodore Joseph Johnson (born February 26, 2001) is a Canadian professional

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tight end for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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Early life and high school

Johnson was born on February 26, 2001, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Windsor, Ontario. He attended Holy Names High School, where he played Canadian football. Johnson was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game, but did not play in the game after suffering an injury in a pregame practice. Johnson was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play

over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State.

College career

Johnson caught four passes for 56 yards during his freshman season with the Penn State Nittany Lions. He had 19 receptions for 213 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore. As a junior, Johnson served as Penn State's second tight end behind

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and caught 20 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns.

Professional career

Johnson was selected by the

in the fourth round, 107th overall, of the 2024 NFL draft. Johnson was also the second highest rated prospect ahead of the

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; he was selected 71st overall in the eighth/final round by the BC Lions.

Personal life

Johnson's older brother, Domonic, played football and basketball at Buffalo.

References

External links

New York Giants bioPenn State Nittany Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Theo 2001 births Living people Canadian expatriate American football people in the United States Players of American football from Manitoba American football tight ends Penn State Nittany Lions football players New York Giants players Canadian football people from Winnipeg