Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

2024 [Freshman]: Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in 10 of the team’s 12 games, primarily on special teams...returned three kicks for 24 yards...off the field, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester.

High School: Played for head coach Chris Cutcliffe at Oxford...helped the Chargers to a 5-5 record in 2022...was an offensive lineman at OHS, where he was chosen as a NEMFCA All-Star during his senior season...also selected to play in Magnolia Bowl All-Star showcase...as a junior, was part of an Oxford team that finished as the MHSAA Class 6A runners-up...off the field, a member of the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter.

Personal: Son of Michelle and A.J. Johnson...has two siblings, Jai (18) and Akelyia (12)...hobbies include hunting and fishing...area of study is undecided...nickname is “Mel”...born November 30, 2004.