Colgate: earned three varsity letters ... played in 33 games with 11 starts ... finished with 59 tackles including seven TFL's for minus 63 yards ... had two quarterback sacks, one fumble forced and one fumble recovery.
As A Senior (2006) - started all 11 games at outside linebacker ... was fourth on the team in tackling with 54 including 37 solo efforts ... had six TFL's for minus 62 yards including a pair of quarterback sacks ... had a fumble forced against Princeton and fumble recovery against Fordham ... high tackle games were eight vs. Bucknell, seven against Lehigh, and six against Holy Cross ... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As A Junior (2005) - played in all 12 games, mainly on special teams ... had four tackles and one tackle for minus yardage ... moved from strong safety to outside linebacker.
As A Sophomore (2004) - played in all 11 games, mainly on special teams ... made one tackle and had one pass breakup ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As A Freshman (2003) - with the junior varsity team.
High School: is a 2003 graduate of Colonia High School in Colonia, N.J. … lettered four years with the Patriots … played running back and strong safety in his senior season … served as captain … carried 54 times for 309 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 196 yards and one touchdown … made 76 tackles and three interceptions … two-time all-division, all-county and all-area … all-state Group III in 2002 … was the first freshman to play varsity football at Colonia … picked for 2003 Snapple Bowl at safety … coached by Ben LaSala … also lettered in track … member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Major is Arts … parents are Sandy and Lynda Johnson of Avenel, N.J. … born November 16, 1985 in Newark, N.J. … has one sister … full name is Nathaniel Johnson III.
