KJ Johnson
6′1″ · 175 lb · Birmingham, AL · Woodlawn
On the South Carolina roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Birmingham, AL
- Woodlawn
- About 350 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 527 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8878.
Where he fits
South Carolina lists 23 defensive backs this season.
South Carolina defensive backs with a game this season
South Carolina’s week
- RecordSouth Carolina is 3-3.
- Next gameat Oklahoma · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Birmingham, AL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
South Carolina in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Shane Beamer
Pass share
46.9%
203 pass / 230 run
Plays / game
72.2
6 games
Team sack rate
4.9%
224 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for South Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
South Carolina has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Nick Emmanwori was one of them, an All-American.
Joined South Carolina in 2026
- 2026 South Carolina BeamerYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with South Carolina in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 527 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with South Carolina in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with South Carolina3-star out of Woodlawn