L.J. Johnson Jr.
L.J. Johnson Jr. is a three-star recruit from Madisonville, TX (No. 1,150 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Utah State's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Madisonville, TX
- Madisonville
- About 1,150 miles from Maverik Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,150 in the 2024 class; signed with Texas Tech.
Where Johnson fits
Utah State lists 20 receivers this season.
Utah State receivers with a game this season
Utah State is 3-5. Next: vs Fresno State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Transferred to Utah State from Texas State.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bronco Mendenhall
Pass share
49.5%
260 pass / 265 run
Plays / game
65.6
8 games
Team sack rate
7.7%
286 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Utah State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the receiving corps.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Utah State has produced 6 All-Conference wide receivers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Royals went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Three seasons, three schools
- 2026 Utah State MendenhallYear 3 · Games –
- Feb 2026 Entered the transfer portalTexas State to Utah State
- 2025 Texas State KinneYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalTexas Tech to Texas State
- 2024 Texas Tech McGuireYear 1 · Games –
- High school MadisonvilleMadisonville, TX · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,150 in the 2024 class. Signed with Texas Tech.
Moves
- Transferred from Texas Tech to Texas State, Apr 24, 2025.
- Transferred from Texas State to Utah State, Feb 4, 2026.
2024
- Signed with Texas TechThree-star, out of Madisonville
2025
- Transferred to Texas Statefrom Texas Tech
2026
- Transferred to Utah Statefrom Texas State
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Joey McGuire, G.J. Kinne and Bronco Mendenhall.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Utah State