DCLonnie Johnson Jr.
Kentucky — SEC
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 206
- Hometown: Gary, IN
- Age: 23
SUMMARY:
Former junior college player spent two seasons at Kentucky (2017 and 2018)
Started in 18 of 26 career games, including 18 in a row
Two-year totals include 64 tackles, 3.0 TFL (13 yards), 1.0 sacks, 12 PBUs, two blocked kicks, one interception, and a forced fumble
SENIOR (2018):
Intercepted a pass in the third quarter vs. Penn State in the Citrus Bowl in 2018, the first pickoff of his career ... Also had a pass breakup and four tackles in helping UK claim its first postseason victory since Jan. 2, 2009
JUNIOR (2017):
Played in all 13 games, earning a starting spot in the last five
Totaled 41 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks, five PBU and two blocked kicks
Charted a career-high seven tackles vs. Louisville
Earned his first career start vs. Ole Miss, charting five tackles, a TFL and a PBU
Had six tackles along with a blocked field goal in the win over Missouri
Also had a blocked extra point vs. Eastern Kentucky
Had three tackles and his first career sack in the win over Tennessee
JUNIOR COLLEGE:
Rated by 247sports as a four-star prospect, the No. 2 safety and No. 43 overall player in the junior college ranks
Sat out the 2016 season to concentrate on academics
In 2015, selected second-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference after totaling 35 tackles, including 28 solo at Garden City Community College (Kan.)
Also recorded five interceptions and had one fumble recovery
Coached by Jeff Sims
Chose UK over Georgia and West Virginia
HIGH SCHOOL:
Totaled 66 tackles, two interceptions, two blocked field goals and a blocked punt, while catching 40 passes for 772 yards and 14 touchdowns at West Side
Also had 253 rushing yards on 22 carries with five TDs
An extremely talented athlete who also excelled at track and field, helping Gary West Side win the 2014 state championship with individual titles in the long jump and 4x100 relay
PERSONAL:
Born in Gary, Ind.
Son of Nora and Lonnie Johnson
Major is community and leadership development
His nickname is "Lotto"
One word to describe him on the field is "determined"
Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be a sports analyst
What he most looks forward to this season is winning
Favorite movie is Love and Basketball
Graduated in December with a degree in community and leadership development