Game Log · Week-by-week
2023 season · 1 games
| Wk | Opp | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | L 3-24@ Charlotte | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | Season-high 2 yds |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
#21
Nigel Johnson
Returning to Western Kentucky for 2026
Sumter, S.C. → Crestwood HS
via wkusports.com ↗Nigel Johnson
One game to point at: 2 rec yds, 1 receptions against Charlotte — Week 1, 2023.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
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Splits & context
Splits · Per-game
2023 season · 1 games
Home vs Road
| REC/g | YDS/g | YPR | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road1g | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
First half vs Second half
| REC/g | YDS/g | YPR | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-71g | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
Game log
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- 84% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (19 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #100 · 2026 recruiting class #81
Background
AWARDS/HONORS 2026 Athlon Sports Preseason All Conference USA Fourth Team (WR) Before WKU: Johnson comes to WKU from South Carolina State, where he spent his first three seasons of college football. He played in 10 games during the 2025 season, recording 11 receptions for 295 yards and three touc...
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