Cornelius Johnson (wide receiver)

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Cornelius Johnson
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Johnson with Michigan in 2024
No. 86 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-29) November 29, 2000 (age 23)
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school: Brunswick (CT)
College: Michigan (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 7 / Pick: 253
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Cornelius Alexius Theodore Johnson (born November 29, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023. He was selected by the Chargers in the 2024 NFL draft.

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High school career

Johnson attended Brunswick School, in Greenwich, Connecticut. As a senior, he was selected as the 2018 Gatorade Player of the Year in Connecticut.

In 2018, he caught 50 passes for 826 yards and 12 touchdowns, leading the Bruins (8-2) to the New England Prep School Athletic Council Mike Silipo Bowl Game. Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Johnson ran for a score and returned a kickoff for a touchdown. A two-time All-New England honoree, he concluded his high school football career with 2,167 receiving yards and 33 touchdowns. [1]

Johnson's mother is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. In December 2018, Johnson announced his commitment to play college football at the University of Michigan. [2]

College career

Johnson versus Ohio State in a 45-23 victory in 2022. 2022 UM vs OSU 0026.jpg
Johnson versus Ohio State in a 45-23 victory in 2022.

Johnson enrolled at the University of Michigan in 2019. As a freshman, he caught four passes for 61 yards and his first career touchdown, a 39-yard pass thrown by Shea Patterson against Michigan State on November 16.

As a sophomore, in 2020, he appeared in all six games (three as a starter) in Michigan's COVID-shortened season, catching 16 passes for 254 yards, including 82 yards against Indiana, and 105 yards against Rutgers. [3] [4] [5] [6]

In 2021, as a junior, Johnson led Michigan with 39 receptions for 620 yards and three touchdowns. [7] On September 18, he connected with Cade McNamara for an 87-yard touchdown reception, the third longest catch in Michigan football history. Against Wisconsin on October 2, he had two touchdown receptions. [8]

As a senior, in 2022, Johnson caught 32 passes for 499 yards and 6 touchdowns. On November 26, 2022, against Ohio State, Johnson caught four passes for 160 yards, including receiving touchdowns of 69 and 75 yards, both in the second quarter, helping to lead the Wolverines to a victory over the Buckeyes.

In 2023, Johnson returned for a 5th season and won a national championship with Michigan. He was named All-Big Ten honorable mention, finishing the season with 47 receptions for 604 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 40 yards. [9]

Statistics

College statistics
SeasonGamesReceivingRushing
GPGSRecYardsAvgTDAttYardsAvgTD
Michigan Wolverines
2019 12046115.31000.00
2020 631625415.93000.00
2021 14143962015.9333010.00
2022 14143249915.66000.00
2023 15144760412.9134013.30
Career [10] 61451382,03814.81467011.70

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		212 lb
(96 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		4.44 s1.55 s2.60 s4.37 s6.93 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		13 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [11] [12]

Johnson was selected in the seventh round, 253rd overall, by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2024 NFL draft. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Brunswick school student-athlete named Gatorade Connecticut boys football Player of the Year" (PDF). Gatorade.
  2. ↑ Jacobs, Jeff (December 19, 2018). "Cornelius Johnson chooses Michigan and warms his mom's maize-and-blue heart". Connecticut Post. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Cornelius Johnson". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Cornelius Johnson". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Cornelius Johnson is claiming his place among Michigan". The Detroit News. August 24, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Michigan WR Cornelius Johnson, improved and eager to win — 'It's non-negotiable'". The Ann Arbor News. August 25, 2021.
  7. ↑ "2021 Michigan Wolverines Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  8. ↑ "No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38–17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 2, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Cornelius Johnson - Football". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Cornelius Johnson College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Cornelius Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Cornelius Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ Zuke, Ryan (April 27, 2024). "NFL draft 2024: WR Cornelius Johnson becomes 13th Michigan player picked, goes to Harbaugh's Chargers". MLive.com . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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