RJ Johnson is fighting for a starting Colorado cornerback job with upside
In the 2025 season, RJ Johnson showed real traction in Colorado’s secondary after a position switch back to cornerback, and in the 2026 preseason he was still in the mix for a starting role, with coaches praising his comfort level, competitiveness, and natural fit on the outside. At 6-foot-2, he brings length and versatility, and his background as a safety plus special-teams work gives him extra value. The catch: his 2025 season was interrupted by injury, so the big question is whether he can stay healthy and turn that buzz into consistent game-day production.
