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Jersey Number 28
James Johnson
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Huntington Beach, Calif.
- High School:
- Santa Margarita / Golden West College / Holy Cross
2026: Johnson, who transferred to USC in the summer of 2026 from Golden West College, looks to compete for playing time at quarterback as a redshirt freshman in 2026.
HOLY CROSS: Johnson did not see action as a true freshman at Holy Cross. He transferred to Golden West College in the spring of 2026.
HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2024, Johnson completed 34-of-53 passes (64.2%) for 580 yards and 8 TDs, plus he rushed for 107 yards on 22 carries (4.9 avg.) and 2 TDs.
As a junior in 2023, he completed 12-of-21 passes (57.1%) for 205 yards and 2 TDs, plus he rushed for 1 yards on 7 carries (0.1 avg.).
PERSONAL: He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at USC. His father, Erik, played football at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. His mother, Cristy, attended USC.
HOLY CROSS: Johnson did not see action as a true freshman at Holy Cross. He transferred to Golden West College in the spring of 2026.
HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2024, Johnson completed 34-of-53 passes (64.2%) for 580 yards and 8 TDs, plus he rushed for 107 yards on 22 carries (4.9 avg.) and 2 TDs.
As a junior in 2023, he completed 12-of-21 passes (57.1%) for 205 yards and 2 TDs, plus he rushed for 1 yards on 7 carries (0.1 avg.).
PERSONAL: He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at USC. His father, Erik, played football at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. His mother, Cristy, attended USC.
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