Theo Johnson

Theodore Joseph Johnson (born February 26, 2001) is a Canadian gridiron football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.

Early life and high school
Johnson was born on February 26, 2001, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Windsor, Ontario. He attended Holy Names High School, where he played Canadian football. Johnson was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game, but did not play in the game after suffering an injury in a pregame practice. Johnson was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State.

College career
Johnson caught four passes for 56 yards during his freshman season with the Penn State Nittany Lions. He had 19 receptions for 213 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore. As a junior, Johnson served as Penn State's second tight end behind Brenton Strange and caught 20 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns.

Professional career
Johnson was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round, 107th overall, of the 2024 NFL draft. Johnson was also the second highest rated prospect ahead of the 2024 CFL draft; he was selected 71st overall in the eighth/final round by the BC Lions.

Personal life
Johnson's older brother, Domonic, played football and basketball at Buffalo.