Nate Johnson is an American football quarterback who will play for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He previously played for the Utah Utes.
| Vanderbilt Commodores – No. 17 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Junior |
| Major | Pre-Business |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Clovis, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Clovis (Clovis, California) |
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Early life and high school
editComing out of high school, Johnson was rated as a four-star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Utah Utes.[1][2]
College career
editUtah
editJohnson finished his first career season with the Utes in 2022 with five carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for a touchdown in a limited three games.[3] In week one of the 2023 season, Johnson attempted four passes while also rushing for 45 yards in a win over Florida.[4] In week two, Johnson entered the game in relief after starting quarterback Bryson Barnes struggled. He led the Utes on a game-winning drive completing six of his seven pass attempts for 82 yards while also rushing for 32 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Utes beat Baylor.[5] In week three, Johnson get his first career start as he completed 13 of his 21 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown in a win over Weber State.[6] In week ten versus Arizona State, Johnson rushed for a 59-yard touchdown in a victory.[7] Johnson finished the 2023 season with 499 yards and three touchdowns through the air, while also rushing 59 times for 235 yards and four touchdowns.[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Johnson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[9][10]
Vanderbilt
editOn December 17, 2023, Johnson announced that he was transferring to Vanderbilt.[11]
References
edit- ^ Newman, Josh. "Meet Nate Johnson, a quarterback, a sprinter — and Utah football's top Class of 2022 recruit". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Feldman, Bruce. "Utah lands a gem in quarterback Nate Johnson, 'the best athlete on the field'". The Athletic. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "Nate Johnson No Longer With Utah Football, Intends To Transfer". KSL Sports. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Coles, Joe (12 September 2023). "'It's a blessing': After leading Utes to comeback win, Nate Johnson excited for new opportunity". Desert News. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Nate Johnson Ignites Late Surge, Helps Utah Avoid Upset Against Baylor". Sports Illustrated. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Walden, Eric. "Utah rolls Weber State 31-7 in QB Nate Johnson's first start". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Holt, Chandler. "Landen King, Nate Johnson Extend Utah Lead Over ASU Sun Devils". KSL Sports. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Grayson Murray, Elijah (30 November 2023). "Nate Johnson Sheds Light on His Decision to Leave Utah". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Coles, Joe (26 November 2023). "Utah quarterback Nate Johnson will transfer". Deseret News. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (26 November 2023). "Utah QB Nate Johnson says he intends to enter transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Nate Johnson, QB from Utah, commits to Vanderbilt from transfer portal". The Tennessean. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.