Larry Johnson III
Larry Johnson III is a three-star recruit from Savannah, GA (No. 21 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Colorado's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Savannah, GA
- Jenkins
- About 1,450 miles from Folsom Field
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2023 class; signed with Tennessee.
- On the Colorado roster since 2025
Where Johnson fits
Colorado lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Colorado offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 84th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Colorado is 3-5. Next: at Arizona State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
From Jenkins
Also from Savannah, GA
Transferred to Colorado from Tennessee.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 84th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. David Bakhtiari went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Colorado SandersYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Colorado SandersYear 3 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalTennessee to Colorado
- 2024 Tennessee HeupelYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Hutchinson C.C.Three-star junior college recruit. Signed with Tennessee.
- High school JenkinsSavannah, GAAlso from Jenkins: Tavion Gadson (Kentucky), Lorenzo Cowan (Kentucky) and Daytione Smith (Marshall).
Moves
- Signed with Tennessee in the 2023 class, a 3-star recruit.
- Transferred from Tennessee to Colorado, Apr 21, 2025.
2023
- Signed with Tennessee3-star out of Hutchinson C.C.
2025
- Transferred to Coloradofrom Tennessee
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Josh Heupel and Deion Sanders.