KJ Johnson is a three-star recruit from Birmingham, AL, out of Woodlawn (No. 527 in the 2026 class) who has not played in South Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Birmingham, AL
- Woodlawn
- About 350 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 527 in the 2026 class.
Where Johnson fits
South Carolina lists 23 defensive backs this season.
South Carolina defensive backs with a game this season
South Carolina is 5-3, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Texas A&M, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Birmingham, AL
One game to point at: 1 tackle against Oklahoma — Week 9, 2026.
1 tackle · 0 sacks
Where to follow
Career stats
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| Season | Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | South Carolina | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Career | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Teams and coaches
2026South Carolina5-3HC: Shane Beamer · Run-leaning
Our ratings
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Shane Beamer
Pass share
46.2%
262 pass / 305 run
Plays / game
70.9
8 games
Team sack rate
5.8%
294 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Joined South Carolina in 2026
- 2026 South Carolina BeamerYear 1 · Games –
- High school WoodlawnBirmingham, AL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 527 in the 2026 class. Signed with South Carolina.
2026
- Signed with South CarolinaThree-star, out of Woodlawn
