William Johnson is a cornerback and played the 2024 season for the Michigan Wolverines as a junior. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and attended Grosse Pointe South High School. Will Johnson was a consensus All-American defensive back for Michigan in 2023 and 2024. He was named to the All-Big Ten team twice and started in 22 out of 32 games in three years. Johnson posted a career-best eight tackles and seven solo stops against Ohio State in 2022. He also intercepted a pass against USC in 2024. He was a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, the Defensive MVP during the 2023 National Championship Game, and the co-Michigan Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2022.
Will Johnson had a remarkable high school career at Grosse Pointe South, receiving five-star ratings from On3 and Rivals and a four-star rating from 247sports and ESPN. He was ranked as the No. 1 player in Michigan and was among the top-five cornerbacks in the country, as per 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN, and On3. Johnson was the Maxwell Club High School Defensive Player of the Year semifinalist and received a selection for the 2021 MLive All-State team. He was included in the Top-10 Michigan Player of the Year selection, as per Detroit News.
Will Johnson's NIL deals 2025
Will Johnson has NIL deals with brands like Kane Footwear, University of Michigan Credit Union, Perplexity, Wolverine Boots, Beats by Dre, Will Johnson Youth Football Camp, Champions Circle, Feldman Chevrolet of Highland, Rockin' Protein, EA Sports, The M Den, Michigan Football Signing Event, Wolverine Weekend, eFuse, as per his official On3 profile.
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Will Johnson's NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
|---|---|
| 12/17/24 | Kane Footwear |
| 10/08/24 | University of Michigan Credit Union |
| 9/11/24 | Perplexity |
| 9/05/24 | Wolverine Boots |
| 8/21/24 | Beats by Dre |
| 5/07/24 | Will Johnson Youth Football Camp |
| 5/05/24 | Champions Circle |
| 4/03/24 | University of Michigan Credit Union |
| 4/03/24 | Feldman Chevrolet of Highland |
| 4/01/24 | Rockin' Protein |
| 2/22/24 | EA Sports |
| 12/04/23 | The M Den |
| 11/30/23 | Michigan Football Signing Event |
| 8/23/23 | The M Den |
| 8/02/23 | The M Den |
| 6/01/23 | Will Johnson Youth Football Camp |
| 5/09/23 | Wolverine Weekend |
| 4/28/23 | Wolverine Boots |
| 11/21/22 | eFuse |
Will Johnson Notble NIL deals
Kane Footwear
Will Johnson signed an NIL deal with Kane Footwear on December 17, 2024. Kane Footwear is a footwear company that specialises in active recovery.
Perplexity
Will Johnson signed an NIL deal with Perplexity on September 11, 2024. Perplexity is an AI tool endorsed by Will Johnson through Instagram.
Beats by Dre
Will Johnson signed an NIL deal with Beats by Dre on August 21, 2024. Will Johnson was selected alongside 11 football players for the 'Beats Elite' campaign.
Rockin' Protein
Will Johnson signed an NIL deal with Rockin' Protein on April 1, 2024. Johnson endorsed the product through Instagram.
EA Sports
Will Johnson signed an NIL deal with EA Sports on February 22, 2024.
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FAQs on Will Johnson
A. Will Johnson plays defensive back.
A. Will Johnson is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
A. Will Johnson weighs 202 pounds.
A. Will Johnson is from Detroit, Michigan.
A. Will Johnson attended Grosse Pointe South High School.
