Fred Johnson (linebacker)
| No. 0 – South Carolina Gamecocks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 241 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Matthew Fontaine Maury (Norfolk, Virginia) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Frederick B. "JayR" Johnson is an American football linebacker for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Early life
Johnson attended Matthew Fontaine Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia. He was rated as a three-star recruit, 51st overall linebacker, and the 521st overall player in the class of 2024, and committed to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks over offers from other schools such as Duke, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech.[1]
College career
As a freshman in 2024, Johnson totaled six tackles and a quarterback hurry.[2] He entered his sophomore season in 2025 as a starter at linebacker for the Gamecocks.[3][4] In the season opener, Johnson notched 10 tackles and an interception in a win over Virginia Tech Hokies.[5] He finished the season with 61 tackles with three and a half going for a loss, a sack, three pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery in 12 starts.[6]
References
- ↑ Adams, Emily (June 17, 2023). "Fred Johnson, 3-star linebacker, commits to South Carolina football 2024 recruiting class". Greenville Online. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Cloninger, David. "Gamecock linebacker's time to turn potential into production has arrived". Post and Courier. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Kaye, Jordan. "Why South Carolina linebacker Fred Johnson could be a breakout star in 2025". The State. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Kaye, Jordan. "Will Fred 'JayR' Johnson be South Carolina Gamecocks' next great linebacker?". The State. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Sauls, Michael. "How USC's Fred Johnson showed 'signs of greatness' in win over Virginia Tech". The State. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Miller, Kevin. "Another South Carolina defensive starter announces Gamecock return". GamecockCentral. On3.com. Retrieved June 18, 2026.