
Duke LB Kendall Johnson: Steady Tackling Force with Untapped Upside for 2026
No confirmed Kendall Johnson plays RB for Florida A&M Rattlers; closest match is Duke's 6-2, 180-lb linebacker, a 2026 returner with 56 career tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 2.0 sacks over 26 games (2023-25), peaking at 5 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.0 sack vs. Northwestern in 2023. A two-time Academic All-ACC honoree from powerhouse Quince Orchard HS (92 tackles, 14 sacks as TE), he's a high-motor, intelligent depth piece with starter potential—versatile, durable (260+ snaps), and scheme-flexible, making him a smart mid-major or Power 4 depth target if seeking disciplined, explosive edge talent.