AUSTIN PEAY (2023) 
Played in six games and made three starts at safety in his first season at Austin Peay… Had a tackle and pass breakup in his debut against ETSU (Sept. 16)… Recorded three tackles and an interception with a 13-yard return in his first start at Lindenwood (Sept. 30)… Tallied a season-best seven tackles against Gardner-Webb (Oct. 14)… Closed the regular season with a pair of tackles against Central Arkansas (Nov. 18)… Finished the season with 19 tackles, two pass breakups, and an interception.

NEW MEXICO (2022)
Played in 10 games and made 11 tackles – including seven solo stops – for the Lobos… Recorded a season-best four tackles – with a pair of solo tackles – at LSU (Sept. 24)… Added two more tackles at New Mexico State (Oct. 25). 

NEW MEXICO (2021)
Redshirted his first year with the Lobos.

HIGH SCHOOL
A quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back for coach Chris Birdwell at Hooks High School… Completed 71 passes for 1,323 yards and 11 touchdowns – with just four interceptions – during his senior season, he also rushed 96 times for 700 yards and four touchdowns... Was named the Hornet’s offensive MVP following his senior campaign in 2020… Was named a Texas Sports Writers Association 3A All-State Honorable Mention at defensive back following his junior season in 2019… Was ranked a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com as an athlete… Also lettered in basketball, baseball, and track & field… Was named the Hornet’s Offensive Player of the Year on the basketball court in 2020.

PERSONAL
Born on Feb. 21, 2003…Benjamin Paul Johnson II is the son of Ben and Theresa Johnson… Has one brother, Jordan, who played football at Army West Point… An accounting major.