Ben Johnson brings veteran, all-conference toughness to UT Martin’s defense
In the 2026 season, UT Martin linebacker Ben Johnson profiles as a proven, physical senior at 6-2, 235 pounds who earned All-America recognition in his career and was a two-time All-OVC first-team selection, including leading the OVC in tackles per game in 2012 and 2013. His calling card is old-school consistency: he was the program’s tackle leader for three straight seasons from 2011-13 and finished his UT Martin career with 330 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, and five forced fumbles. If a roster needs a high-effort, downhill linebacker with production, pedigree, and leadership, he’s the kind of glue piece teams love.
