CJ Johnson brings SEC-caliber size and versatility, but his Sam Houston fit is unclear
CJ Johnson is a tall, physical defensive back prospect who was praised as a versatile defender and high school tackles leader, but the available records do not clearly match him to Sam Houston or a linebacker role. He was a 68-tackle senior safety at Paetow High and later appeared on Auburn’s roster as a redshirt freshman safety with no game action in 2024, suggesting upside more than proven production. If your staff wants length, physicality, and positional flexibility, he’s interesting; if you need a battle-tested LB with college snaps, the current public record does not show that yet.
