Johnson played college football for the SMU Mustangs from 2009 to 2012, catching 232 passes for 2,854 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2] He earned first-team All-Conference USA honors in 2011 and second team honors in 2012.[1][3][4] He was named the MVP of the 2012 BBVA Compass Bowl after he caught seven passes for 120 yards and one touchdown.[5] Johnson was also SMU's MVP in the 2010 Armed Forces Bowl, recording nine receptions for 152 yards and one touchdown.[6]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Johnson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2013.[7][8] He was waived on August 31, 2013 and signed to the Falcon's practice squad on September 2, 2013. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2013.[8] He played in 10 games, starting two, for the Falcons during the 2013 NFL season, catching 22 passes for 210 yards and one touchdown.[9] In May 2014, Johnson was arrested for DUI, and was subsequently released by the Falcons on July 25, 2014.[10][11][8]
Detroit Lions
Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions in May 9, 2016. He was waived on May 24, 2016.[8]