Ty Marquise Johnson is an American NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL season. The Detroit Lions selected him as the 186th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He began his career with the Lions before joining the New York Jets in 2020. After his stint with the Jets, he joined the Bills in 2023. As of Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season, Johnson has 1,257 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 110 receptions, 1,014 receiving yards, and 7 receiving touchdowns (via Pro Football Reference).
Johnson played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, representing the University of Maryland from 2015 to 2018. As of January 2025, he ranks third in career all-purpose yards (4,196), fourth in career rushing yards (2,635), and fourth in career kick return yards (1,194) at Maryland. During high school, Johnson was coached by Todd Appel at Fort Hill High School and was ranked as the number one running back in Maryland by Scout (via the University of Maryland official website). Following his junior and senior seasons, he was named Area High School Football Player of the Year twice.
Who are Ty Johnson’s parents?
According to the University of Maryland's official website, Johnson's mother is Tracy Johnson. As of January 2025, no information about Johnson's father is available.
Ty Johnson's mother
Tracy Johnson is the mother of Ty Johnson. He is her youngest child and was born on September 17, 1997, in Cumberland, Maryland.
According to the University of Maryland's official website, she raised three children as a single mother while working multiple jobs and managing unpredictable shifts. Tracy Johnson is the mother of two sons, including Ty Johnson and his older brother Leroy, who joined the military. She also has a daughter, Lakeisha, who is older than Ty Johnson and attended Virginia Tech.
FAQs on Ty Johnson
A. Ty Johnson weighs around 210 pounds (95 kg).
A. Ty Johnson has played for three NFL teams, including the Detroit Lions, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.
A. Ty Johnson recorded seven receptions for 62 yards during the 2023 season.
A. No, Ty Johnson has not earned any Super Bowl title as of the 2023 NFL season.
