Dalton Johnson
Career Summary
Dalton Johnson is a safety from Katy, Texas, who played five seasons at Arizona before the Las Vegas Raiders selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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High School
Johnson attended Katy High School in Katy, Texas. He was part of the program's 2020 Texas 19-6A Division 2 state championship team and earned first-team All-Greater Houston and second-team Texas MaxPreps All-State recognition.
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College Career
Johnson played in 50 games over five seasons at Arizona, totaling 286 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, five interceptions, 10 passes defensed, and seven forced fumbles. His career-high 97 tackles as a fifth-year senior in 2025 led to first-team All-Big 12 recognition.
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Path to the NFL
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Johnson in the fifth round with the 150th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 25, 2026.
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NFL Career
Johnson entered the Raiders as a rookie safety wearing No. 43. He was working with the defense and competing for special-teams work during his first training camp.
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Career Accomplishments
Johnson was a first-team All-Big 12 and AP All-Big 12 first-team selection in 2025. At Arizona, he finished among the program's 26 players with at least 275 career tackles.
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Playing Style
The Raiders described Johnson as a versatile ball hawk and hard hitter. He pairs 4.41-second 40-yard speed with a downhill tackling approach and a demonstrated knack for forcing fumbles.
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31872, 00-0040883, 4/15/2003, Dalton Johnson, Dalton, Johnson
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