6Tao Johnson
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Bio
Tao Johnson is a 6'0", 194-pound free safety who transferred to UCLA ahead of the 2026 season after four years at Utah. During his time with the Utes from 2022–25, Johnson appeared in 43 games with 23 starts at safety and 12 at nickel, accumulating 154 tackles, six tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 16 pass breakups. In 2025, he started 12 of 13 games, recording 51 tackles and six passes defended including two interceptions. Johnson played quarterback in high school at Thunder Ridge in Idaho Falls before transitioning to the defensive backfield at Utah. From Thunder Ridge HS / Utah · Idaho Falls, ID.
Tao Johnson appeared in 13 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'0"Weight194 lbHometownIdaho Falls, IDHigh schoolThunder Ridge HS / UtahRecruiting3 · No. 792 national · 2022 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolUtahTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
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TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
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INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
THUNDER RIDGE HS / UTAHIdaho Falls, ID
UTAH2022 – 2025
UCLA2026 — present
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