Avery Johnson is an American college football quarterback, currently playing for the Kansas State Wildcats. Johnson began his high school football career at Maize High School where he was rated the 77th-best overall player in the 2023 recruiting class. During his varsity years, he threw for 2,768 yards and 29 touchdowns with three interceptions as a senior. He was the first player from Maize to have won the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022. He was rated a four-star prospect and was ranked the top player in the state of Kansas by major sports outlets.
Johnson chose to sign with the University of Kansas in 2023 over offers from Arizona State, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, LSU, Oregon, and Washington among others. In his freshman season, he saw action in eight games with two starts rushing for 296 yards and seven touchdowns with 52 carries, earning himself the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year Award. The Wichita native also threw for 479 yards with zero interceptions and five touchdowns. Johnson earned the MVP honors for his outstanding display in the Pop-Tarts Bowl with 178 passing yards and two touchdowns.
| Name | Avery Johnson |
| Net Worth | Not disclosed |
| Age | 19 years old (born on November 2, 2004) |
| Residence | Wichita, Kansas |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Football, Endorsements |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Endorsements | One.One, Robbins Motor Company, Wildcat NIL, Long McArthur Luxury, 2 Elite Apparel, WTC Fiber, Onward Reserve, EA Sports |
| NIL Valuation | $237,000 |
Avery Johnson’s NIL Deal 2024
As of May 2024, Avery Johnson's NIL deal value stands at $237,000.
Avery Johnson’s Endorsements
The quarterback from Wichita announced his first NIL deal earlier in 2023. On January 18, 2023, Avery Johnson signed his first Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Robbins Motor Company. Being one of the top car dealerships in the United States, they presented Johnson with a “Smoke Show” colored Dodge Charger.
On July 7, 2023, Avery Johnson announced his partnership with Wildcat NIL, a collective that provides Kansas State student-athletes with NIL opportunities.
Then on August 30, 2023, Kansas State announced a multi-year sponsorship with Long McArthur Luxury, a pre-owned luxury vehicle dealership. In addition to sponsorship, Long McArthur has also agreed to an NIL deal with Avery Johnson.
On February 20, 2024, Johnson sealed another NIL deal with WTC Fiber, one of the most reliable internet providers in the state of Kansas.
Later that month on February 23, 2024, Avery Johnson announced his deal with EA Sports for College Football 25.
The exact compensation of Johnson’s NIL deals has not been released as of June 2024.
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