Terrell Johnson Jr.
Terrell Johnson Jr. is a three-star recruit from Lexington, MS, out of Holmes County Central (No. 665 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Mississippi State's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Lexington, MS
- Holmes County Central
- About 100 miles from Davis Wade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 665 in the 2026 class.
Where Johnson fits
Mississippi State lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Mississippi State defensive backs with a game this season
Mississippi State is 4-4. Next: vs Vanderbilt, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Holmes County Central
Also from Lexington, MS
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Lebby
Pass share
45.5%
250 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
68.6
8 games
Team sack rate
10.3%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Mississippi State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and play recognition.
Mississippi State has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Emmanuel Forbes was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Mississippi State in 2026
- 2026 Mississippi State LebbyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Holmes County CentralLexington, MS · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 665 in the 2026 class. Signed with Mississippi State.Also from Holmes County Central: Gavin Howard (UL Monroe), Julius Mathis (South Alabama) and Jaiden Tucker (UL Monroe).
2026
- Signed with Mississippi StateThree-star, out of Holmes County Central