45Telly Johnson Jr.
RB · JR
3-JR
Current depth chart
RB1Starter3-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Telly Johnson Jr. is a running back for Northern Illinois who hails from Augusta, Georgia, where he attended Hephzibah High School. The 5'11", 209-pound junior currently wears number 45. In 2025, Johnson carried the ball 124 times for 690 yards and 4 touchdowns, posting a 5.6-yard average per carry with a long run of 80 yards. He added 16 receptions for 97 yards, including a reception of 17 yards. Johnson accounted for 2 fumbles, losing 1 during the season. From Hephzibah · Augusta, GA.
Telly Johnson Jr. appeared in 12 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassJuniorHeight5'11"Weight209 lbHometownAugusta, GAHigh schoolHephzibahRecruiting3 · No. 2609 national · 2024 classConferenceMountain West
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Rushing
8
CAR
16
YDS
0
TD
Receiving
2
REC
3
YDS
0
TD
Advanced
1.9
LINE YDS
0.1
EXPLOSIVE
13%
RUSH SUCC
17%
USAGE
Career path
HEPHZIBAHAugusta, GA
NORTHERN ILLINOIS2024 — present