Previously, he spent two years with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Michael Johnson, Mike Johnson, Mick Johnson or Mickey Johnson may refer to: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [4], On May 2, 2015, after six seasons in the NFL, Johnson officially earned his degree from Georgia Tech.[5][6]. 2023 Mississippi State University Athletics. Johnson's son just happens to be Michael Johnson Jr., a coveted quarterback recruit from the Class of 2019 who has offers from schools such as Florida State, Louisville and West Virginia.. Along with Perry, Johnson oversaw the development of Nick Tronti, Michael Johnson, Jr. and Willie Taggart, Jr. Johnson will assume the responsibility of the tight ends in 2022, Served as the wide receivers coach for Mississippi State for the 2019 season, The proven recruiter helped the Ducks land the No. Michael Johnson joined Oregons staff in February of 2017 as wide receivers coach. Vick became the first NFL quarterback to throw for more than 250 yards and run for more than 100 yards in a single game versus the Broncos at Denver during the 2004 season, In 2003, Johnson was given the keys to the Falcons offense for the final two games of the season, In those two contests, Vick recorded his second-highest quarterback rating of the year (119.2 at Tampa Bay and 93.0 at Jacksonville), Johnson tutored a young Falcons wide receiver group in 2002 that included Brian Finneran, who had the most productive season of his career, recording 833 yards on 56 receptions and six touchdowns, Worked his first NFL season, in 2000, with the San Diego Chargers in as the Chargers quarterbacks coach when Jim Harbaugh and Ryan Leaf were QBs, Also coached Doug Flutie to 3,476 passing yards in 2001, the most by a Chargers quarterback since Dan Fouts, and was instrumental in the development of then-rookie quarterback Drew Brees, Began his professional coaching career at Oregon State focusing his attention on the wide receivers his first two seasons and then the quarterbacks in 1999, a season in which he helped guide the program to its first bowl game in 39 years, Played four seasons in the World Football League and the Canadian Football League, Set numerous records as the starting quarterback at the University of Akron in 1988 and 1989, including being named the schools Athlete of the Year in 1989-90, Played at Arizona State (1985-86) and Mesa Community College, Prior to serving as the head coach at The Kings Academy, Johnson spent two seasons as a player personnel director at North East Sports Consultants. Johnson Graduated valedictorian of his class.[2]. Having played for Birmingham City and Jamaica he moved into coaching after retiring. Gambling problem? Veteran coach Michael Johnson is joining Syracuse as the program's wide receivers coach, bringing an NFL and collegiate coaching tenure that spans over 20 years at the sport's highest levels. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. [3] After three seasons there, he was hired as wide receiver coach by the University of Oregon Ducks. Now, Johnson Jr. is competing against Taggart Jr., along with Nick Tronti and Javion Posey, for the starting quarterback position. After all, his father coached quarterbacks for three different NFLteams. The previous season, 2006, he played in and started all 12 games and had 34 tackles (25 solo) and six were for a loss. He spent last season at Florida Atlantic as a co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and was set to coach tight ends this year for the Owls. I see everywhere as a competition, he said. Johnson, a Los Angeles native who turns 55 in May, has coached in the NFL and at multiple Power-Five schools in the Pac-12 and SEC. Johnson will assume the responsibility of the tight ends in 2022 At Mississippi State Served as the wide receivers coach for Mississippi State for the 2019 season At Oregon The proven recruiter helped the Ducks land the No. I trust them, Johnson said about the FAU staff. At Oregon State University, Johnson and the wide receiver coach from 1997 to 1998 and the quarterback coach in 1999. And if Johnson does falter on the field, his father will be the first to let him know. As a junior, he had 25 receptions for 300 yards and three touchdowns. Thats probably the challenging part from when I was younger: him molding me to the standard that hes held all the other quarterbacks hes coached, the younger Johnson said. Johnson was the San Diego Chargers quarterbacks coach for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. Former Sheldon quarterback Michael Johnson Jr., who began his college career at Penn State, has transferred to Florida Atlantic where he will join former Oregon coach Willie Taggart's team . The hire would round out the 10 full-time, on-field assistant . Drive your legs back into the ground. 269 followers 269 connections. On April 15, 2014, Johnson was announced as the new development director and Head Football Coach at The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, CA. 5 among Pac-12 receivers with 1,161 yards to go along with 64 catches and five touchdowns, Helped guide the Bruins to an appearance in the first Pac-12 Championship Game and also served as the interim head coach in the Fight Hunger Bowl, In 2010, Johnson was promoted to San Franciscos offensive coordinator under Mike Singletary after working as quarterbacks coach in 2009, He played a key role in the development of quarterbacks Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. Mike McAllister is a go-to source for Syracuse Orange content. Early years [ edit] 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, an agreement between the school and Johnson. [1] Beginning in 2014 he served for three seasons as head coach of The King's Academy Knights in Sunnyvale, California, before being hired as wide receiver coach by the University of Oregon in 2017. Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports The Buccaneers freed up $2 million in cap space in 2015 . The biggest turmoil involved the offensive coordinator position, where former Troy head coach Chip Lindsey was originally viewed as Johnson's successor. The two combined for 23 passing touchdowns in 2009, marking the highest total in a single season by a 49ers signalcaller since 2003. Clayton also logged five touchdown catches, including three of 62 yards or more, Coached quarterbacks from 2003-05, tutoring three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick, and led the wide receivers unit in 2002, Vick passed for 2,412 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2005, while ranking second on the team with 597 rushing yards. Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse football has rounded out its on-field coaching staff by formally hiring Michael Johnson Sr. as its new wide receivers coach. On March 15, 2015, Johnson re-joined his former team, signing a four-year, $24 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Veteran coach Michael Johnson joined Syracuse as the program's wide receivers coach in 2022, bringing an NFL and collegiate coaching tenure that spans over 20 years at the sport's highest levels. On March 11, 2015, exactly one year to the day he signed with the Buccaneers, Johnson was released. Hes the tight ends coach at FAU and has been both an NFL (San Francisco) and college (UCLA) offensive coordinator. Michael Johnson (Australian rules footballer), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michael_Johnson&oldid=1134985600, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Mike Johnson (steel guitarist), featured on country music albums such as, This page was last edited on 21 January 2023, at 22:21. Johnson was hired along with former offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye by San Francisco head coach Mike Singletary on February 6, 2009. . 55 in Completions Per Game, No. All rights reserved (About Us). He played college football at Georgia Tech. He coached the final game of the season at the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.[2]. Perry also was listed No. He was voted as an AFCA coaches First-team All-American with the likes of Brian Orakpo and Terrence Cody. 53 in TotalOffense, and No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Four coaches left and three have joined. "Michael has years of coaching experience at both the NFL and college levels and I look forward to him getting to work. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Clayton also logged five touchdown catches, including three of 62 yards or more, Coached quarterbacks from 2003-05, tutoring three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick, and led the wide receivers unit in 2002, Vick passed for 2,412 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2005, while ranking second on the team with 597 rushing yards. The younger Johnson said his relationship with Taggart and his son, Willie Taggart Jr., is what swayed his decision to transfer to the Owls last December. [16] The move saved $2 million in cap space despite the loss of $7 million in guaranteed money that the team still had to pay. Michael Johnson, a two-time TAPPS state championship head coach at Bishop Dunne, is no longer the school's head coach, Bishop Dunne president Thomas Maj confirmed to The Dallas Morning News. Previously, he spent two years with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. 5 among Pac-12 receivers with 1,161 yards to go along with 64 catches and five touchdowns, Helped guide the Bruins to an appearance in the first Pac-12 Championship Game and also served as the interim head coach in the Fight Hunger Bowl, In 2010, Johnson was promoted to San Franciscos offensive coordinator under Mike Singletary after working as quarterbacks coach in 2009, He played a key role in the development of quarterbacks Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. The two combined for 23 passing touchdowns in 2009, marking the highest total in a single season by a 49ers signalcaller since 2003. [14] Johnson's debut season for the Buccaneers was marred with injuries consistently the entire year. Perry also was listed No. He had four sacks and forced three fumbles and recovered one. I see him as coach on the field, and off the field we talk as father and son. Athletic Administration Building Athletics
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. Theres a progression you have to do, theres a read you have to make, and you got to do that.. Ive always held him to the standard I know at that position. Michael has years of coaching experience at both the NFL and college levels and I look forward to him getting to work., Robert Anae - Offensive coordinator/inside receivers/tight ends, Tony White - Defensive coordinator/linebackers, Bob Ligashesky - Special teams coordinator, Mike Schmidt - Run-game coordinator/offensive line, Nick Monroe - Defensive pass-game coordinator/safeties, Contact Nate Mink anytime: Email | Twitter | 315-430-8253, One visit convinced Syracuse footballs top recruit to forget the SEC: I dont need to see Kentucky, Former Syracuse football coach Doug Marrone returning to the NFL with New Orleans Saints (report), Former Syracuse football coach Paul Pasqualoni hired by Carolina Panthers, Syracuse football adds Dartmouth-transfer cornerback Isaiah Johnson, Syracuse football flips defensive back prospect Greg Delaine from Georgia Tech. He was later hired as an assistant coach at UCLA in January 2011. In 2007, Johnson played in 13 games and started one. In 1988 and 1989, Johnson played at the University of Akron. Hes really fast, he can change directions really quickly, hes got a huge arm. Join to connect Towers High School. [1] Playing tight end, Johnson was the team captain and MVP for coach Richard Bush. And thus the Orange coaching carousel comes to a close. He can make something happen when theres really nothing there., More:New FAU football coordinators Mike Stoops and Michael Johnson looking to instill good fundamentals, More:Oxbridge flag football improving thanks to strong senior class and first-year coach Remington Young. Im excited to be here, Johnson said in a statement. 0:22. After the end of the 2010 season, Johnson was not retained by the new head coach Jim Harbaugh.