Max Johnson is one of the most highly-rated quarterbacks in American football currently playing for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He began his high school football career with Oconee County where he was rated a four-star quarterback by Rivals and 247Sports. Johnson led Oconee County to the Georgia 4A State Championship as a senior.
Max Johnson embarked on his collegiate football journey with the LSU Tigers over offers from Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan State, North Carolina, and Texas A&M among others in 2020. After two seasons with the Tigers, Johnson ended his LSU career connecting on 313-of-523 passes for 3,883 yards, 35 touchdowns, and seven interceptions and entered the NCAA transfer portal in 2021. He transferred to the Texas A&M for the next two seasons where he redshirted in his first season with the Aggies in 2022. In 2023 as a junior, Johnson saw action in eight games, throwing 1,452 yards and nine touchdowns against five interceptions before entering the transfer portal for the second time. Johnson joined the North Carolina Tar Heels for the 2024 season with two years of eligibility remaining.
Max Johnson's Parents
Max Johnson's parents are Brad Johnson and Nikki Johnson.
Who is Max Johnson’s mother?
Nikki Johnson is the mother of Max Johnson. She was a standout college athlete who played volleyball at South Florida where she set a school record for kills (1,726), digs (1,462) and hitting percentage (.303).
Who is Max Johnson’s father?
Max Johnson's father’s name is Brad Johnson. He played 17 seasons in the NFL as a quarterback, winning the Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brad was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, and played for them in two separate spells while also engaging with the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins.
What Nationality are Max Johnson's Parents?
Johnson’s parents, Brad Johnson and Nikki Johnson reside in Athens, Georgia, United States, but information about their nationality is unavailable in the public domain. Max Johnson was born in America and holds American citizenship.
Max Johnson Brother
Jake Johnson is the brother of Max Johnson. Coming out of Oconee County, Jake was rated a four-star prospect by all major sport outlets and was the best tight end in the class of 2022. He started his collegiate football journey with Texas A&M and played in 17 games across two seasons with the Aggies, registering 25 receptions for 237 yards and four touchdowns before entering the transfer portal. His elder brother, Max, also took his talents to Chapel Hill following the 2023 season. The two brothers will now be reunited in North Carolina.
FAQ's On Max Johnson parents
A. Max Johnson was born in Athens, Georgia.
A. Max Johnson stands at a height of 6ft 2in (1.88m).
A. Max Johnson’s dad Brad Johnson played for the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins.
A. Max Johnson transferred to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2024 season.
A. Max Johnson is the nephew of former Georgia and Miami head coach Mark Richt.
