Sharkey County native Jeremiah Johnson finds new home at NC State football

RALEIGH, N.C. (VDN) — Sharkey County native Jeremiah Johnson is now suiting up for North Carolina State University after three seasons at Georgia State.

Johnson, a defensive back, announced in December he was leaving Georgia State, where he emerged as one of the team’s top defenders. He drew transfer interest from Memphis, Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt, but ultimately chose to continue his career with the Wolfpack.

In three seasons at Georgia State, Johnson recorded 150 tackles, nine pass deflections and two interceptions.

Before his time with the Panthers, Johnson played two years at Mississippi Delta Community College, finishing with 31 tackles.

At the high school level, Johnson was a standout at South Delta in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. He helped lead the Bulldogs to a 10-2 season in 2019, posting 123 tackles and seven interceptions as a senior.

CAREER STATISTICS

ATHLETIC HONORS

2024 College Football Network All-Sun Belt Third-Team Defense

2024 Athlon Sports Pre-Season All-Sun Belt Second-Team Defense

2023 All-Sun Belt Conference (honorable mention)

ACADEMIC HONORS

Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, Spring 2023

AT GEORGIA STATE: All-Sun Belt returnee at safety. Joined the program as a junior college transfer, enrolling in January 2022.

2023: Starting safety who earned All-Sun Belt Conference (honorable mention) recognition … Team’s third-leading tackler with 73, including five tackles for loss. Grabbed two interceptions, recovered two fumbles and forced one. Recovered two fumbles in win over UConn. Grabbed his first interception and returned it 24 yards vs. Georgia Southern. Had another interception vs. App State. Had six tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in win at Charlotte … Career-high 10 tackles vs. JMU and nine vs. Troy and LSU.

2022: Played in 12 games in his first season at GSU, moving from cornerback to safety late in the season. Started at safety in the season finale at Marshall and made a season-high 10 tackles. Had four tackles and a pass breakup in win at Southern Miss. Had a tackle for loss in win at Army.

JUNIOR COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL: Played two seasons at Mississippi Delta Community College … Mississippi native who played at South Delta High School, where he was a two-standout as a free safety and wide receiver.