Dwayne Johnson Jr. brings veteran, hard-hitting safety play to San Diego State
A seasoned San Diego State defensive back, Dwayne Johnson Jr. was described by the program as a hard-hitting safety who emerged as a starter and consistently helped lead the team in tackles, with preseason recognition in 2020 from Athlon and Phil Steele highlighting his impact.[2][13] His calling card is physicality, reliability, and versatility in the Aztecs’ 3-3-5 look, making him the kind of tone-setter coaches trust on defense; if you want a safety who plays with edge and experience, he’s a fit.[2][13]
