#86
Jeffrey Johnson
Returning to California for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Jeffrey Johnson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
California
NFL
NFL Draft
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Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025
1 coachPlayed his entire career under Justin Wilcox.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2023California6-7HC: Justin Wilcox · Run-leaning
2024California6-7HC: Justin Wilcox · Balanced
2025California7-6HC: Justin Wilcox · Pass-leaning
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | -- |
| 2024 | California | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | -- |
| 2023 | California | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
California
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · California
Returning around him
- 22% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 California player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (32 in / 36 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
California · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #36 · 2026 recruiting class #56
Heisman trajectory
Heisman futures · sportsbook market
#30 in market ▼ from #23 · 5 books
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2079
Peaked at #2079 this season.
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2024–2025+131%
Up 131% from first season to most-recent.