Jon'Vea Johnson

Jon'Vea J'Qyay Johnson (born December 23, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at the University of Toledo.

Jon'Vea Johnson
No. 7 – Memphis Showboats
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-12-23) December 23, 1995
Gary, Indiana
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:West Side (IN)
College:Toledo
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Johnson attended West Side Leadership Academy, and was coached by his father in football. As a junior, he registered 47 receptions for 1,054 yards and 9 touchdowns, receiving All-area honors.

As a senior, he posted 73 receptions for 1,428 yards and 23 touchdowns, receiving All-state honors and was named one of the top 22 players in the state by Indiana Preps.[1]

He also practiced basketball and was a two-time All-state sprinter, finishing third in the 100 metres at the 2013 state finals.

College career

Johnson accepted a football scholarship from the University of Toledo. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 12 games (one start), making 10 receptions for 142 yards and one receiving touchdown.

As a sophomore, he started 11 out of 13 games, recording 40 receptions for 773 yards (third on the team), a 19.3-yard average and 10 receiving touchdowns (tied for fifth in school history). He had 9 receptions, 182 yards (seventh in school history) and 3 receiving touchdowns (tied for third in school history) against Brigham Young University.[2]

As a junior, he started all 14 games, collecting 42 receptions for 689 yards (second on the team), a 16.4-yard average and 5 receiving touchdowns. He had 5 receptions for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns against the University of Akron in the MAC Championship Game.[3]

As a senior, he was a backup behind first-team All-conference wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Cody Thompson. He appeared in all 12 games (2 starts), registering 32 receptions for 660 yards (second on the team), a 20.6-yard average and 9 receiving touchdowns. He had 6 receptions for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns against Fresno State University.[4]

He finished his college career with 53 games (second in school history), 125 receptions, 2,265 yards, a 18.1-yard average and 25 receiving touchdowns.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Johnson was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft on April 30.[5] He was one of the team's early standouts during organized team activities, but struggled during preseason games. He was placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury on August 30.[6]

Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Cowboys on July 26, 2020.[7] He was activated on August 9, 2020.[8] He was waived on September 5, 2020 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021.[11] He was waived by the Cowboys on March 19, 2021.[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 20, 2021, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[13] He was waived on June 19.[14]

Chicago Bears

Johnson was signed by the Chicago Bears on July 27, 2021.[15] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[16][17] He was released on November 4.

Montreal Alouettes

On August 8, 2022, Johnson was signed by the Montreal Alouettes.[18] He spent the entire 2022 season on the practice roster and was released upon the completion of the Alouettes' season on November 14, 2022.[18]

Memphis Showboats

On February 14, 2023, Johnson signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL).[19]

Personal life

His father Jason Johnson played in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.[20]

References
  1. "NFL Draft bio". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  2. "Williams has 5 TDs; Almond's FG lifts BYU over Toledo 55-53". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  3. "Woodside's 5 TD passes lead Toledo over Akron 48-21". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  4. "West Side graduate Jon'Vea Johnson on the NFL: 'I was pretty much destined to do this.'". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  5. "Cowboys to Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  6. Helman, David (August 31, 2019). "Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts". DallasCowboys.com.
  7. "Cowboys place WR Jon'Vea Johnson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of training camp". DallasNews.com. July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  8. Eatman, Nick (August 9, 2020). "2 Players Removed From COVID List; WR Waived". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  9. Helman, David (September 5, 2020). "Two LBs Among Notable Cowboys Roster Cuts". DallasCowboys.com.
  10. Phillips, Rob (September 6, 2020). "Brandon Carr Among 15 Practice Squad Additions". DallasCowboys.com.
  11. "Jan. 4 Updates". DallasCowboys.com. January 4, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  12. Alper, Josh (March 19, 2021). "Cowboys sign Malik Turner, cut four players". Pro Football Talk.
  13. "Jaguars Claim WR Jon'Vea Johnson off Waivers From Cowboys". SI.com. March 20, 2021.
  14. "Official: Jaguars sign WR Laquon Treadwell". Jaguars.com. June 18, 2021.
  15. "Bears sign wide outs Justin Hardy and Jon'Vea Johnson, waive two". Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. July 27, 2021.
  16. Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2021). "Roster Moves: Bears announce 53-man roster". ChicagoBears.com.
  17. Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2021). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 13 players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
  18. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  19. @USFLShowboats (February 14, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Twitter.
  20. "Jason Johnson". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
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