Emany Johnson

Emany Johnson
No. 50 – Cincinnati Bengals
PositionLinebacker
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-11-17) November 17, 2000 (age 25)
Richmond, California, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolHercules (Hercules, California)
CollegeNevada (2018–2023)
NFL draft2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Emany Johnson (born November 17, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Early life

Johnson was born on November 17, 2000, in Richmond, California. He attended Hercules High School in Hercules, California.

College career

Johnson played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack from 2018 to 2023. He played in 55 games at Nevada, he had 195 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, three interceptions, nine pass break ups and a forced fumble as a defensive back. As a senior, Johnson earned first-team All-Mountain West honors.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		218 lb
(99 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		4.52 s1.54 s2.56 s4.28 s6.99 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day

Dallas Cowboys

After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. On August 27, he was released and signed to the practice squad the following day. On November 12, Johnson was released by the team.

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 20, 2024, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers. On January 2, 2025, he was released. On January 14, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers. On August 26, he was released and signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 20, Johnson was elevated for the first time for the game against the Denver Broncos. He did not play any snaps and reverted to the practice squad on September 22. On January 13, 2026, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the team. On August 30, he was released.

Cincinnati Bengals

On October 20, 2026, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Johnson to the practice squad.

References

  1. ↑ "Emany Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Emany Johnson - Football". University of Nevada Athletics. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Emany Johnson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Wolf Pack's Emany Johnson named to All-Mountain West First Team". This Is Reno. December 1, 2023. Archived from the original on October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Emany Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ Sheridan, Kevin (April 29, 2024). "Former Wolf Pack safety signs with the Dallas Cowboys". KOLO. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  7. ↑ Allen, Ely (August 27, 2024). "Cowboys Reduce Roster To 53 Players". Pro Football Rumors. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Cowboys practice squad tracker: Which players could end up in Dallas after roster trim?". Dallas News. August 29, 2024. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 "Emany Johnson Transactions". FootballDB.com. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  10. ↑ Comeaux, Jonathan (November 20, 2024). "Chargers Make Two Practice Squad Moves". Yardbarker. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  11. ↑ Borquez, Gavino (January 2, 2025). "Chargers sign former first-round pick to practice squad". Chargers Wire. USA Today. Archived from the original on October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Transactions". The Grand Rapids Press. January 15, 2025. pp. U9. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Emany Johnson". Chargers.com. September 20, 2025. Archived from the original on September 20, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  14. ↑ Byrne, Connor (January 13, 2026). "NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/13/26". ProFootballRumors.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2026. Archived from the original on August 31, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Bengals Sign Russ Yeast to Active Roster, Josh Kattus and Emany Johnson Added to Practice Squad | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE". Bengals.com. October 20, 2026. Archived from the original on October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026.