16 Facts About D'Ernest Johnson

D'Ernest Johnson ran for 143 yards, a touchdown, and a 99-yard kickoff return in a game against American Heritage School that included Sony Michel and Isaiah McKenzie.

D'Ernest Johnson played four years at South Florida, where he rushed 421 times for 1,796 yards and 16 touchdowns.

D'Ernest Johnson finished as USF's career leader in all-purpose yards, receptions by a running back, and receiving yards by a running back.

D'Ernest Johnson spent three of his four years behind Marlon Mack.

D'Ernest Johnson saw limited playing time as a true freshman, then earned a bigger role as a sophomore, scoring five touchdowns on 653 yards from scrimmage and averaging nearly 27 yards per kickoff return.

D'Ernest Johnson earned second-team American Athletic Conference honors as a returner in 2016, averaging 28.9 yards per kickoff return and 11.8 yards per punt return, including one score.

D'Ernest Johnson spent the rest of 2018 fishing for mahi mahi in Key West with a friend.

D'Ernest Johnson signed with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for its inaugural 2019 season.

D'Ernest Johnson showed off his versatility during the preseason, leading the Browns with 86 rushing yards on 20 carries.

D'Ernest Johnson added seven catches for 76 yards and a touchdown, while proving value in the return game.

D'Ernest Johnson made his regular season debut with one carry for 13 yards in the Browns' 2019 season-opening loss to the Tennessee Titans.

D'Ernest Johnson finished the 2019 season with four carries for 21 rushing yards and six receptions for 71 receiving yards.

D'Ernest Johnson ran for 146 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown, and was named Player of the Game and FedEx Ground Player of the Week.

On June 4,2022, D'Ernest Johnson re-signed with Cleveland on a one-year, $2.43 million contract.

On March 23,2023, D'Ernest Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

D'Ernest Johnson served as the backup to Travis Etienne and as a kick returner.