Kyron Johnson

Not to be confused with Kryan Johnson.

Kyron Johnson (born July 24, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Kyron Johnson

Johnson with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022
Personal information
Born:	(1998-07-24) July 24, 1998 (age 27) Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lamar (Arlington)
College:	Kansas (2017–2021)
Position:	Linebacker
NFL draft:	2022: 6th round, 181st pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2022–2023) Pittsburgh Steelers (2023) Tennessee Titans (2024)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big 12 (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles: 8 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Johnson attended high school at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas. In a game against North Crowley his senior year, he was taken off the field on a stretcher.^[1] Johnson received offers from Kansas and SMU. He committed to Kansas on June 2, 2016.^[2]

College career

In Johnson's freshman year, he primarily played special teams, recording 17 tackles playing in 8 of the Jayhawks' games. As a sophomore, he became a starter and made his career start against Nicholls.^[3] Following the COVID-19 pandemic shortened 2020 season, Johnson decided to come back for a 5th season due to the NCAA granting an extra year of eligibility for athletes because of the pandemic. He was named 2nd team All-Big 12 his super-senior year in 2021.^[4]

College statistics

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Solo	Total	TFL
2017	Kansas	8	0	12	15	0
2018	Kansas	10	2	12	18	4
2019	Kansas	12	1	36	55	5.5
2020	Kansas	9	3	27	42	4.5
2021	Kansas	12	6.5	41	63	8.5
Total		51	12.5	128	193	22.5

^[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in (1.84 m)	231 lb (105 kg)	32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.40 s	1.50 s	2.41 s	4.38 s	6.98 s	39+1⁄2 in (1.00 m)	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)	16 reps
All values from Kansas Pro Day[6]

Philadelphia Eagles

Johnson was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (181st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.^[7]

On August 29, 2023, Johnson was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad.^[8][9] On October 3, 2023, the Eagles released Johnson.^[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 10, 2023, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers.^[11] He was signed to the active roster on December 22.^[12] He was waived on August 27, 2024.^[13]

Tennessee Titans

On September 11, 2024, Johnson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.^[14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.^[15]

On May 7, 2025, Johnson was waived/injured by the Titans and reverted to the injured reserve the following day.^[16][17] He was then released with an injury settlement on May 13.^[18]