Amar Johnson

Running Back, Los Angeles Chargers · #35.

Player facts

Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Running Back
Number: 35
Born: Jan 31, 2003 (age 23)
Birthplace: O' Fallon, MO, USA
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 205 lbs
College: South Dakota State
Experience: 1 season
Status: Practice Squad

Stats

2026 Offense

	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	FUM	LST
Regular Season	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Career	2	8	4.0	0	6	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

About

Amar Johnson (born January 31, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

From Wikipedia’s article on Amar Johnson, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.¹

Background

Early life

Amar Johnson was born on January 31, 2003. A native of O'Fallon, Missouri, he attended Chaminade College Prep in Creve Coeur, Missouri. As both a junior and senior, he was named First-team All-State after back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons. Furthermore, he was a two-time All-League selection as a kick returner and was conference offensive player of the year in 2020. He was rated as a two-star recruit by 247Sports and committed to South Dakota State over offers from Indiana State, Miami of Ohio, Missouri State, Murray State, UT Martin, and Memphis.

2021

In his freshman season, Johnson was mainly a backup running back. However, against Lindenwood, a then-NCAA Division II team, he rushed for 105 yards and his first career touchdown in the 52-7 win.

2022

In his sophomore season, Johnson was used as part of a duo between him and Isaiah Davis. In the National championship against North Dakota State, he helped to secure a 45-21 win with 126 rushing yards and a touchdown.

2023

Again as the second part of the duo with Davis, Johnson finished with 801 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was honored as a First-team All-MVFC selection as an all-purpose back. He helped contribute to the second consecutive FCS championship for the Jackrabbits.

2024

As Davis was drafted by the New York Jets in 2024, Johnson was left as the sole starting back for South Dakota State. He ran for 1,222 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 6.4 yards per carry. This performance led to First-team All-MVFC honors again, this time as a true running back. He finished his college career with 3,196 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns on 537 carries. He also added 518 receiving yards on 57 receptions.

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