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Zion Johnson is a running back for Cincinnati who was a consensus three-star recruit from Newton High School in Covington, Georgia. He ranked among the top 40 running back recruits nationally and was a Top 100 player in Georgia. In high school, Johnson rushed for 5,130 yards and 44 touchdowns across his career, including 2,078 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. During the 2025 season, Johnson appeared in four games while earning a redshirt. He recorded 22 carries for 106 yards and one touchdown, with a long run of 21 yards. He also caught two passes for 21 yards. Johnson saw increasing playing time throughout the season, culminating in eight carries during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. From Newton · Covington, GA.

Zion Johnson started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 4.

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