The D.C. Defenders signed linebacker Kyron Johnson on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Kyron Johnson is six foot and weighs 235 pounds. The 27-year-old from Arlington, Texas, was drafted by the D.C. Defenders in the 2026 UFL Draft. Johnson attended training camp, and the team released him on March 19, 2026.
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Johnson in the sixth round (181st pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Johnson made eight tackles (6 solos, 2 assists) in 16 games for the Eagles. The Eagles released him on August 29, 2023. He also spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans. Johnson made nine tackles (7 solos, 2 assists) in four preseason games.
Collegiately, Johnson played five seasons at Kansas (2017-21) with 191 tackles (126 solos, 65 assists), 22 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, and five pass breakups in 57 games, of which 39 were starts for the Jayhawks.
In his senior season, Johnson had 61 tackles (41 solos, 30 assists), 7.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four sacks, and one pass breakup in 12 games. He was named All-Big 12 Second Team in 2021.
