The Houston Gamblers released defensive back Carlton Johnson on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Carlton Johnson is five foot eleven and weighs 175 pounds. The 25-year-old from Moreno Valley, California, was drafted by the Houston Gamblers in the 2026 UFL Draft. In 2026, he made 15 tackles (11 solos, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, one sack, one interception, and two pass breakups in four games.
The Seattle Seahawks signed Johnson as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. In 2024, he made five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist) in three preseason games. The Seahawks released him on August 27, 2024.
The Arlington Renegades signed Johnson on January 30, 2025. In 2025, Johnson made four tackles (4 solos), three pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in seven games.
Collegiately, Johnson played two seasons at Southern Utah (2018-19) with seven tackles (6 solos, 1 assist), one pass breakup, one fumble recovery, and one carry for two yards in five games for the Thunderbirds. He was named Third Team All-Big Sky Conference and Freshman All-American by Athlon Sports in 2019.
Next, he transferred to Riverside Community College in 2021 with 45 tackles (34 solos, 11 assists), two interceptions for 123 yards, two touchdowns, 11 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 11 games for the Tigers. He helped Riverside win the CCCAA State Championship.
Then, he transferred to Fresno State (2022-23) with 72 tackles (53 solos, 19 assists), four tackles for loss, one sack, five interceptions, and 14 pass breakups in 17 games for the Bulldogs. He was named Second Team All-Mountain West in 2023.
