University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Football Roster

RJ Johnson III

RJ Johnson III

  • Position:
    Quarterback
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    210
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Atlanta, Ga.
  • High School:
    Westlake
  • Prev School:
    Florida A&M / Toledo

Before Massachusetts


  • Was the starter at Florida A&M for the 2025 season, throwing for 2,597 yards and 18 touchdowns against just four interceptions.
  • Had a 65.0 completion percentage (215-for-331) and averaged 7.8 yards per completion.
  • Had a career-best 323 passing yards and a touchdown against Alcron State while adding 33 yards on the ground with a rushing TD.
  • Totaled 299 yards and three passing touchdowns at Alabama A&M and added a rushing TD for a four touchdown day. 
  • Finished that Alabama A&M game with 20-for-24 for an 83.3 completion percentage. 
  • Was at Toledo for the 2023 and 2024 seasons but did not appear in any games. 
  • A 247 sports three-star prospect out of Westlake. 
  • An All-State First Team selection as a senior. 
  • Made MaxPreps All-American team as a sophomore. 
  • Two-time winner of Westlake High School's Offensive Player of the Year award and a four-year letterwinner. 
2025 Massachusetts Football - National Signing Day Press Conference | 12.03.25
Wednesday, December 03
UMass FB | Coach Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs. Bowling Green | 11.25.25
Tuesday, November 25
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 14 (Bowling Green) Thursday Press Conference
Thursday, November 20
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Ohio | 11.18.25
Tuesday, November 18