Johnson impressed scouts with his coverage skills and speed as a first-year starter in 2007, and showed more of the same as a senior. Although he has not put up great statistics (two interceptions, 11 pass breakups, three tackles for loss), Johnson's slight build hides a perfect cover attitude of "bring it," much like his cousin and former UM corner Kelly Jennings (Seahawks). Johnson's speed allowed him to compete on the Miami track team as a sprinter, and he averaged 8.1 yards on 23 punt returns and 21.7 yards on 15 kickoff returns in 2006.

Positives: Cover corner with excellent recovery and straight-line speed. … Does not back down from larger receivers. … Long arms that allow him to get hands on his man quickly and play the ball. … Very sticky, changing direction quickly to keep close to his man. … Very quick flipping hips open and staying with his man down the sideline. … Low, fast and steady in his backpedal. … Plays in the slot or on the outside. … Good hands for the interception. … Usually tries to cut to tackle, getting into the thigh of the ballcarrier, but can also wrap up in open space against quick screens. … Has returned kickoffs, and could contribute there with his speed. … Sticks onto gunners, protecting his punt returner.

Negatives: Small frame: adequate height, thin legs, hips and upper body. … Plays on the line, but usually just runs with the receiver instead of jamming him. … Also lacks the strength to get off tight end and receiver blocks. … Flips his hips open too early inside, allowing receivers to get open on stop routes. … Needs to be more aware of receivers in zone coverage. … Occasionally loses his balance in his backpedal. … Sometimes comes out of the game near the goal line and plays less against rush-happy teams because of a lack of bulk and size.

Has started 11of 12 games at right cornerback, missing a start at NC State … Second-leading tackler among defensive backs with 29 (24 solo, five assisted) … Intercepted second career-pass against Florida State … Recorded a season-high five tackles in win at Texas A&M … Totaled four tackles against North Carolina and three tackles in games against Wake Forest and at Virginia … Had a fumble recovery towards the end of regulation, which haulted a drive in the overtime win at Virginia.

Started eight games at cornerback, tied for the most on the team. Totaled 28 tackles (21 solo), with a team-leading six pass breakups. Made one interception. Returned one kickoff for 15 yards. 9/1 vs. Marshall: Did not play. 9/8 at Oklahoma: Did not play. 9/15 vs. Florida International: Made his first start of the season at left cornerback and played 45 snaps, making three solo tackles. 9/20 vs. Texas A&M: Started at right cornerback and saw action on 41 downs, making two solo tackles. 9/29 vs. Duke: Started at left cornerback and played 63 downs on defense (three solo tackles). 10/6 at North Carolina: Played in the cornerback rotation on 40 plays, making two assisted tackles and a pass deflection. 10/13 vs. Georgia Tech: Started at right cornerback. Recorded his first career interception, picking off first-quarter a pass in the endzone. 10/20 at Florida State: Started at left cornerback and made a career-high eight tackles (five solo). Added a pass deflection. 11/3 vs. North Carolina State: Started at left cornerback and played 52 snaps, making four tackles (two solo). 11/10 vs. Virginia: Started at left cornerback and played 53 downs, making two solo tackles. 11/17 at Virginia Tech: Started at right cornerback and played 61 downs, making one assisted tackle and three pass breakups. Also returned one kickoff for 15 yards. 11/24 at Boston College: Played in the rotation, making two solo tackles and one pass breakup.

Reserve cornerback and top kick returner … Played in 11 games, making two starts as a nickel back … Made 10 tackles on defense and three pass breakups … Returned 15 kickoffs for 326 yards, a 21.7-yard average which led the team … Also topped the team with 23 punt returns for 186 yards, an 8.1-yard average (25 long) … Ranked ninth in the ACC in punt returns … In the season opener vs. Florida State, saw action at cornerback (one tackle for loss) and returned one punt for 15 yards and two kickoffs for 22 yards … Started in a nickel defense a week later vs. Florida A&M and made four tackles (two solo). Also returned one punt for eight yards and two kickoffs for 43 yards … Played cornerback (no tackles) and returned three punts for 22 yards and two kickoffs for 37 yards at Louisville … Started the Houston game at left cornerback (no tackles) and returned four punts for 36 yards … Played as a reserve cornerback vs. North Carolina (one solo tackle) and on special teams (four punt returns for nine yards, one kickoff return for 18 yards) … Did not play on defense for the first time all year vs. FIU, but played on special teams and returned one kickoff for 34 yards … Played only on special teams at Georgia Tech, with two kickoff returns for 47 yards (30 long) … Returned four punts for 33 yards vs. Virginia Tech … Returned kicks and saw some limited action at left cornerback in the Maryland game … Saw reserve duty at cornerback at Virginia, and returned one punt for 14 yards and two kickoffs for 43 yards … Did not play against Duke and Boston College … Started the MPC Computers Bowl at left cornerback in place of Glenn Sharpe but had no tackles. Served as the primary punt and kickoff returner. Had one punt return for minus-three yards and three kickoff returns for 67 yards.

True freshman who earned playing time early in the season … Played in nine games, making one start in a dime defense … Totaled seven tackles (six solo) and one fumble recovery … Did not play in the first two games, then saw his first action in the Colorado home opener, playing on nine snaps (no tackles) … Made his first start in a dime defense a week later vs. South Florida, making one tackle on 28 plays … Played as a reserve against Duke and took over as the left cornerback in the second quarter when Kelly Jennings was injured. Finished the game with one solo tackle … Saw considerable playing time in the second half at Temple, adding two more tackles … Played sparingly on defense the remainder of the season when he was a fixture on special teams coverage units.

As a senior in 2004, played both ways, making 44 solo tackles, 17 assists, one forced fumble, three recovered fumbles, 12 passes broken up and two interceptions … Also blocked three kicks … On offense, had 39 receptions for 546 yards and three touchdowns and rushed 11 times for 66 yards … Named District Player of the Year … As a junior, tallied 44 tackles and two interceptions on defense and 42 receptions for 752 yards and two TDs on offense … Also returned two punts for touchdowns … In his sophomore year, had 27 catches for 407 yards … Selected for the postseason CaliFlorida Bowl … Rated the nation's No. 4 cornerback prospect by Scout.com and the No. 12 cornerback prospect by Rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 28 overall prospect by the Tampa Tribune and the No. 71 prospect in Florida by the Orlando Sentinel … Member of the Florida Times-Union Super 75 … Chose Miami over Auburn and Clemson … Coached by Jay Walls.

Competed on the track team in 2007, recording the second-fastest time (6.57) on the team in the 55-meters … Liberal arts major … Is the nephew of former Hurricanes cornerback Kelly Jennings.