Introduction
Tyron Johnson (born January 8, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He played college football at Oklahoma State.
High school career
In his senior year of high school he had 94 reception 1,589 yards and 17 touchdowns.He was an Academic All-Big Twelve his sophomore and junior years at OSU. He had an impressive Pro Day catching passes from Cornelius and putting up a top 40-yard dash 4.34.
He graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was an All-American and a top receiver recruit at top collegiate football programs.
College career
During his two years at Oklahoma State he had 80 catches 1,288 yards in 26 games. Johnson entered the draft after his junior year at OSU. He was initially signed by LSU out of high school in 2015 but transferred to Oklahoma State.
Johnson played for Oklahoma State University (OSU) including his last year at OSU as a junior with quarterback Taylor Cornelius when he caught 53 passes for 845 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
Professional career
Houston Texans
On April 27, 2019, Johnson signed a contract with the Houston Texans. He was waived on August 31, 2019
Buffalo Bills
On September 2, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. He was released on September 18.
Houston Texans (second stint)
On September 23, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad, but was released two days later.
Carolina Panthers
On October 2, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. He was released on October 15.
Los Angeles Chargers
On December 3, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. He signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30, 2019.