Chris Johnson
Career Summary
Chris Johnson is a California cornerback who starred at San Diego State before entering the NFL in 2026.
Johnson built a four-year career at San Diego State, culminating in a decorated 2025 season. He was listed as a San Diego State defensive-back prospect by NFL.com ahead of the 2026 draft.
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Early Life
Johnson was born in Long Beach, California, and grew up in Eastvale.
He attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale before joining San Diego State.
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High School
Johnson excelled on defense, offense and special teams at Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
As a senior, he recorded 62 tackles, three interceptions, 18 pass deflections and three blocked kicks, while adding 16 receptions for 342 yards and six touchdowns. He was a first-team all-league selection.
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College Career
Johnson played four seasons at San Diego State and finished with 152 tackles, six interceptions and 14 pass breakups.
He started all 12 games in 2024, recording 67 tackles, three forced fumbles and an interception. In 2025, he posted 49 tackles, four interceptions, two defensive touchdowns, nine pass breakups, three tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble.
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Path to the NFL
Johnson became one of the leading defensive-back prospects from San Diego State following his 2025 senior season.
NFL.com listed him among the 2026 San Diego State cornerback prospects after a season in which he was named Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
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NFL Career
Johnson entered the NFL through the 2026 draft process.
NFL.com listed the San Diego State cornerback in its 2026 draft prospect tracker.
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Career Accomplishments
Johnson earned national and conference recognition after his 2025 season.
He was named Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Mountain West, while earning six All-America selections. He also was a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist and twice made the Mountain West Fall All-Academic Team.
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Playing Style
Johnson was a productive, turnover-creating cornerback at San Diego State.
His final season included four interceptions, two interception-return touchdowns, nine pass breakups and a forced fumble. The 97-yard interception return against California tied for the fifth-longest return in program history.
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32490, 00-0041533, 11/9/2004, Chris Johnson, Chris, Johnson
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