Auburn safety CJ Johnson plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

Auburn safety CJ Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal for the second time in just a few months, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He originally entered the transfer portal during the winter window before having a change of heart.

Johnson returned to Auburn for the spring. But after further consideration, he has opted to enter the transfer portal again.

The 6-foot-2, 206-pound safety has not seen game action for the Tigers during his two years on campus. He redshirted in 2023 after failing to see the field, then he once again did not see game action in 2024 as a redshirt freshman.

That prompted a move for the SEC academic honor roll member. CJ Johnson was a member of the 2023 recruiting class.

CJ Johnson played high school football at Paetow High (TX), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 613 overall player and No. 57 safety in the 2023 recruiting cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Football runs in Johnson’s blood. His family members, L.J. Johnson (SMU), Johnathan Johnson (LSU), Brian Johnson (Mississippi Valley State), Michael Johnson (LSU) and Terry Johnson (TCU) all played college football.

On3 will have more on this developing story shortly.

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