Darrell Johnson Jr.
Darrell Johnson Jr. is an offensive lineman at Akron, from Indianapolis, IN, who has not played in Akron's 9 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Indianapolis, IN
- About 250 miles from InfoCision Stadium
- On the Akron roster since 2025
Where Johnson fits
Akron lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
Akron offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 19th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Akron is 1-8. Next: vs Western Michigan, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Also from Indianapolis, IN
Came to Akron by way of Western Kentucky.
Where to follow
Awards
Darrell Johnson Jr. plays offensive line for Akron.
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The unit he anchors ranks 19th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Akron has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Akron MoorheadYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Akron MoorheadYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2025 Entered the transfer portalWestern Kentucky to Akron
- 2024 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Western Kentucky HeltonYear 1 · Games –
Moves
- Transferred from Western Kentucky to Akron, Jan 1, 2025.
2025
- Transferred to Akronfrom Western Kentucky
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coaches2023–2024
Western Kentucky
Played for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Tyson Helton and Joe Moorhead.