University of South Alabama Athletics

2025 (R-So.): Played in all 12 games for the Jaguars and entered the starting lineup against Auburn ... finished the year with 15 total tackles ... made 1.5 tackles for loss ... recorded a season-high four tackles against Louisiana.

At McNeese: Appeared in 10 games during the 2024 season with the Cowboys ... made a total of 17 tackles with 0.5 tackles for loss ... tallied one pass breakup and blocked a kick in the team's game against Southern.

At Auburn: Did not see game action during the 2023 campaign with the Tigers.

High School: Prepped at Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Ga. ... Powerful defensive lineman who finished with 74 tackles, including six TFL, 4.0 sacks, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a senior in 2022 ... Helped Whitewater High go 8-3 and reach the Georgia state playoffs ... Part of the 2021 Wildcat team that went 11-2 in 2021 and reached the Georgia state quarterfinals ... Two-time all-region second team honoree for Coach Chad Frazier.

Personal: Parents are Gary and Stephanie Johnson ... plans to study sport administration and coaching at South Alabama ... loves all the Atlanta professional sports teams ... nickname is Big Steve ... enjoys golfing and fishing ... favorite type of food is Mexican food ... was also recruited by Maryland, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, FIU, Ball State, UAB, Troy, Coastal Carolina and App State.