24 Facts About Diontae Johnson

Diontae Lamarcus Johnson was born on July 5,1996 and is an American professional football wide receiver.

Diontae Johnson played college football for the Toledo Rockets and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Diontae Johnson has played for the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans.

Diontae Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round, 66th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.

Diontae Johnson made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the New England Patriots.

In Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, Diontae Johnson was concussed after safety Damarious Randall made a helmet to helmet hit on him.

On January 3,2020, Diontae Johnson was named to the NFL All-Pro Second-team as a punt return specialist.

Diontae Johnson finished the 2020 season with 88 receptions for 923 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns in 15 games.

Diontae Johnson had two games going over the 100-yard mark on the season.

Diontae Johnson finished the 2021 season with 107 receptions for 1,161 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 16 games.

Diontae Johnson had three games going over the 100-yard mark on the season.

In Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers, Diontae Johnson had his best game of the season with 10 receptions for 98 yards, both season highs.

Diontae Johnson finished the 2022 season with a team-high 86 receptions for 882 yards and zero touchdowns, setting an NFL record for most receptions in a season without a touchdown.

Diontae Johnson opened up the 2023 season against the 49ers, in which he sustained a hamstring injury, taking him out of action for at least a month.

Diontae Johnson was placed on injured reserve on September 18,2023.

Diontae Johnson caught a touchdown in week 9 against the Tennessee Titans, his first in 655 days.

Diontae Johnson had a season-high 90 yards in the same game.

Diontae Johnson finished the 2023 season with 51 receptions for 717 yards and five touchdowns.

Diontae Johnson led the Panthers in receiving through seven games, with 30 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns.

Diontae Johnson did not play in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos due to an oblique injury.

On December 20,2024, Diontae Johnson was waived by the Ravens.

On December 23,2024, Diontae Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.

On January 15,2025, Diontae Johnson was claimed by the Ravens.

Diontae Johnson was not eligible to play the rest of the season and became a free agent after the Ravens' divisional round playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.