KJ Johnson
Freshman defensive back on South Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 175 lb · Birmingham, AL
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 527 nationally · Signed with South Carolina
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on South Carolina's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to South Carolina in 2026.
KJ Johnson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with South Carolina3-star out of Woodlawn
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Shane Beamer
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for South Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
South Carolina has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Nick Emmanwori was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
South Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · South Carolina
Returning around him
- 3 South Carolina players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (27 in / 25 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
South Carolina · Last season: 4-8 (AP #11) · Talent rank #15 · 2026 recruiting class #14
The secondary · South Carolina
- #31Peyton Williams50 tackles · 2025
- Ethan Johnson44 tackles · 2025
- #12Quay'sheed Scott39 tackles · 2025
- #4Vicari Swain28 tackles · 2025
- #44KJ Johnsonno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · South Carolina team page