JJ Johnson brings proven production and steady safety play to NC State
Johnson enters NC State as a **starting-caliber safety** with a track record of production, including **69 tackles in 2024 at Georgia State** and **150 career tackles** there, which points to reliable range, run support, and durability. He also adds ball production with **7 career pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles**, and his game profile emphasizes speed, pursuit, and high football IQ rather than just raw size. For a team that needs a dependable, physical back-line defender who can tackle and cover space, he looks like a strong fit.[1][8]
