Greg Johnson (offensive lineman)
| No. 65 – Minnesota Golden Gophers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive lineman |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 325 lb (147 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Prior Lake (Savage, Minnesota) |
| College | Minnesota (2023–present) |
Greg Johnson is an American college football offensive lineman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Early life
Johnson is from Prior Lake, Minnesota.[1] He attended Prior Lake High School where he played football as a lineman, starting for three years on offense.[2] As a senior in 2022, he helped Prior Lake to the second round of the state playoffs and was named first-team all-state.[3] A team captain, he also posted 20 tackles while playing on defense in 2022.[1] Johnson played in the Minnesota High School Football All-Star game and was a first-team Star Tribune All-Metro selection.[1] Johnson was ranked a four-star recruit in the class of 2023.[4] He committed to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[5]
College career
Johnson began his collegiate career as an offensive guard and appeared in 11 games for the Golden Gophers as a true freshman in 2023.[6] He made two starts, against Illinois and Michigan State.[1] He then changed positions and was named Minnesota's starting center in 2024.[6] Johnson started all 13 games in 2024, before returning to guard in 2025.[1][4] He started every game again in 2025, making starts at three different positions and earning honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference honors after allowing only one sack.[7][8] Johnson returned to Minnesota for a final season in 2026.[9]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Greg Johnson". Minnesota Golden Gophers. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ Schardin, Tom (April 23, 2024). "Former Laker making switch to center on Gophers' offensive line". SW News Media.
- ↑ Schardin, Tom (December 13, 2022). "Lakers' senior earns first-team, all-state honors on gridiron". Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
- 1 2 Burns, Ryan (April 16, 2025). "Minnesota OL Greg Johnson outlines why he's happy to be moving back to guard". 247Sports.
- ↑ Christensen, Joe (May 8, 2022). "Gophers land commitment from Prior Lake offensive lineman Greg Johnson". Star Tribune.
- 1 2 Wald, Jeff (April 18, 2024). "Greg Johnson hoping to be next great center for Gophers". KMSP-TV.
- ↑ Burns, Ryan (December 23, 2025). "The impact of Minnesota Football offensive lineman Greg Johnson returning for 2026". 247Sports.
- ↑ Callaghan-Croley, Dylan (August 18, 2026). "Pair of Golden Gophers named AP Preseason All-American". On3.com.
- ↑ Harbaugh, Andrew (June 28, 2026). "2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Greg Johnson, G, Minnesota". USA Today.