Austin Johnson Season 2023

#58
PositionOL
Weight305 lbs
Height6-4
YearRedshirt Junior
HometownHighlands Ranch, Colo.
Previous SchoolColorado
2023 / AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR
• Appeared in 11 games, primarily on special teams
• Started at center against Fresno State (Sept. 2)

2022 | AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE AT COLORADO
• Played in 10 games this season, playing 409 offensive snaps
• Named a member of the Victory Club for his play in the game against Arizona State
• Had his first career start in the home opener against TCU


2021 | AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT COLORADO
• Played in nine games overall, including three on offense
• Played 15 snaps against Minnesota, six against UNC and two against Arizona
• Saw action on special teams on the FG/PAT unit. 


2020 | AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT COLORADO
• Did not see game action
• Suffered an injury that kept him out the entire season.


2019 | AS A FRESHMAN AT COLORADO
• Dressed for six games and played in the Oregon game
• Earned a redshirt season with the new rules
• Named the team's Offensive Scout of the Year
• Earned the Offensive Scout of the Game four times, leading into the Colorado State, Nebraska, Arizona State and Stanford games. 
 
HIGH SCHOOL
• Rated a 3-star prospect by the major recruiting services
• ESPN ranked him as the No. 5 player in Colorado and No. 37 guard while Rivals ranked him as the No. 27 guard nationally and No. 8 player in Colorado and 247Sports listed him as the No. 50 guard and the No. 7 player in Colorado
• First-Team All-State by Mile High Sports Magazine and the Denver Post as a senior for coach John Trahan at Highlands Ranch where he helped the Falcons to a balanced offensive attack that averaged 164.9 yards passing and 161.5 yards rushing per game
• On defense as a senior, he had 24 tackles including one for a loss and one force fumble
• His junior season when he was All-State and All-Continental League, Highlands Ranch featured more of a running attack averaging 206.0 yards per game on the ground
• On defense as a junior, he had 24 tackles including 5½ for a loss and 1½ sacks
• His sophomore season he was All-Continental League and honorable mention All-State on offense and was in on eight tackles and one for a loss on defense
• He also played basketball for one season as a junior and track & field for three years, throwing the shot put and discus. 
  
PERSONAL
• Born December 13, 2000 in Littleton, Colo.
• Parents are Curtis and Christine Johnson
• Has one older brother, Avery, and a younger step-brother, Antonio
• Enjoys fishing, going to the mountains and hanging out with friends and family