Northwestern Wildcats#24 · DL Jamaal Johnson
81 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Miami, FL
Jamaal Johnson is a DL (#24) for Northwestern, from Miami, FL. In the 2026 season he has 10 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 11
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 8
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 12
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 11
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 14
Frame 12
Experience 17
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2026 season
10
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jamaal Johnson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NU | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | UCF | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | UCF | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | UCF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | UCF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
13
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | vs Penn State | W 34-13 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | at Indiana | L 23-29 | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | vs Colorado | W 41-7 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs South Dakota State | W 34-18 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthwestern DL: #24
- ClassSenior
- HometownMiami, FL
Jamaal Johnson: Northwestern DL profile and stats
Jamaal Johnson is a DL (#24) for Northwestern, from Miami, FL. This profile tracks Jamaal Johnson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northwestern roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northwestern sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jamaal Johnson in the news
All newsPreviewBall State at Northwestern: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ball State visits Northwestern at Ryan Field. Kickoff is 12:30 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapNorthwestern beat Penn State 34-13 (Week 5, 2026)Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field. Now Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-02RecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jamaal Johnson play for?
Jamaal Johnson plays for Northwestern, wearing #24 at DL.
What position does Jamaal Johnson play?
Jamaal Johnson is a DL for Northwestern.
How tall is Jamaal Johnson?
Jamaal Johnson is 6-2 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is Jamaal Johnson in?
Jamaal Johnson is listed as a senior on the Northwestern roster.
Where is Jamaal Johnson from?
Jamaal Johnson is from Miami, FL.
How many tackles does Jamaal Johnson have?
Jamaal Johnson has 10 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.