He had 21 tackle (11 solo) and six went for losses. 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. He also had one interception and one force fumble. As a comparison, Shrader only averaged 120 passing yards per game and no Syracuse receiver had over 400 yards receiving. It hasnt changed anything in my personal life., More:Florida Atlantic selling tickets at full capacity for 2021 football season, More:FAU football coach Willie Taggart impressed with newcomers; focused on improving "the little things". After the end of the 2010 season, Johnson was not retained by the new head coach Jim Harbaugh. That changed on . 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. Johnson was a backup quarterback at Arizona State University from 1985 to 1986. Both wouldn't have it any other way. "[10] Before the 2010 season, the Bengals announced that Johnson would be moved to outside linebacker. At Oregon State University, Johnson and the wide receiver coach from 1997 to 1998 and the quarterback coach in 1999. Over the years, coach Johnson has seen his son mature. Perry also was listed No. 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. As luck might have it, FAU head coach Willie Taggart had a relationship with Johnson Jr. from Taggart's sole season at the University of Oregon. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I'm excited to welcome Michael and his family to Syracuse," Dino Babers said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. All rights reserved (About Us). Michael David Johnson (born February 7, 1987) is a former American football defensive end. After playing at Arizona State and Akron as a quarterback, Michael Johnson played a few professional football seasons during the mid-1990s before starting a coaching career that's spanned over . Michael Eric Johnson (born May 2, 1967) is an American football coach and former quarterback, and current wide receivers coach for Syracuse. Courtney Jackson Highlights vs Pittsburgh, Joined the staff in January of 2021 as co-offensive coordinator and the quarterbacks coach, Not only will he be reunited with head coach Willie Taggart, Johnson will once again have the opportunity to coach his son Michael Jr., who also joined the Owls in January as a transfer from Penn State. Don't start running. [17], In Week 5 of the 2018 season, Johnson recorded a 22-yard pick-six in the 2717 victory over the Miami Dolphins.[18]. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. As a senior at Georgia Tech, Johnson, in 2008, ended the regular season with Recorded 46 tackles (28 solos) as he led the team and finished third in the conference with nine sacks and 17.5 stops for losses and two forced fumbles. Sources: Syracuse is expected to hire Michael Johnson as the schools next wide receivers coach. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft and has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He caught 42 passes for 650 yards and six touchdowns as a senior while making 92 tackles and 14 sacks on defense. The biggest turmoil involved the offensive coordinator position, where former Troy head coach Chip Lindsey was originally viewed as Johnson's successor. Johnson Graduated valedictorian of his class.[2]. I think hes more coachable now, he said. 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. Johnson was the San Diego Chargers quarterbacks coach for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. The elder Johnson was a college quarterback in the 80s and played in the Canadian and Arena football leagues before transitioning to coaching, and working with quarterbacks for the San Diego. Coming out of high school, 247Sports ranked Johnson Jr. as the No. Join to connect Towers High School. In his first season with the Orange, the team's passing offense saw much needed improvement from the year prior. The Syracuse coaching staff looks like this for 2022: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Johnson to Syracuse one of many coaching changes Taggart and FAU have made this offseason. [9] During an interview, Johnson was mentioned by head coach Marvin Lewis as maybe being "one of the best pass rushers he has ever worked with. Johnson has been a wide receivers coach before in college and the NFL with Mississippi State, Oregon, the Baltimore Ravens, the Atlanta Falcons and Oregon State. New offensive coordinator Robert Anae will coach the inside receivers and the tight ends, the position groups previously coached by Reno Ferri. "I can't wait to get to work with the staff and help our team compete for championships.". He previously coached his son as a high school athlete, Johnson's efforts in 2021 saw N'Kosi Perry end his first season at FAU ranked in the nation's top 55 in seven categories including: Passing Efficiency (55), Passing TDs (41), Passing Yards (51), Passing Yards Per Game (49), Passing Yards Per Completion (34), Points Responsible For (51) and Points Responsible For Per game (48). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Johnson was hired along with former offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye by San Francisco head coach Mike Singletary on February 6, 2009. Michael Johnson, a veteran in both the college and professional coaching ranks who spent the 2017-18 seasons at the University of Oregon, enters his first season in Starkville after being named Mississippi State's wide receivers coach on January 28, 2019. 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. 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. 71 in Competition Percentage, No. In 2005, as a true freshman, he played in 11 games and had 5 solo tackles and one assisted for a total of six tackles, one going for a loss. "Michael has years of coaching experience at both the NFL and college levels and I look forward to him getting to work. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Michael David Johnson (born February 7, 1987) is a former American football defensive end. Hill started the first six games, but Smith earned his way back into the starting lineup after not having played a regular season game in two-plus years due to injury, Behind Johnsons guidance, Smith stepped in and recorded the best 10-game stretch of his career at the time, setting career highs in touchdown passes (18), completion percentage (.605) and quarterback rating (81.5), Served as the wide receivers coach for the Baltimore Ravens from 2006-07, Helped veteran wideout Derrick Mason record his sixth 1,000-yard season during in 2007, Mason led the Ravens in receiving yards (1,087), catches (103) and touchdown receptions (5), In 2006, wide receiver Mark Clayton developed into Baltimores top playmaker, leading the team in receiving yards (939). Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse will hire Michael Johnson Sr. as its next wide receivers coach, according to a report by ESPN. 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. Gambling problem? Johnson was also an outstanding basketball player, who averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds as a junior. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. On April 15, 2014, Johnson was announced as the new development director and Head Football Coach at The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, CA. My focus right now is to try to get better every day, every practice, and I think that so far Ive been getting better.. He was the interim head coach for the UCLA Bruins football team after serving as their offensive coordinator. I know them as more than just coaches, I know them as people.. On September 27, 2010, Johnson was named offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, replacing Jimmy Raye. @smillerdegnan was first to report the news. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Now a fourth is reportedly joining to complete Syracuse's coaching . We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. I see everywhere as a competition, he said. Johnson coached Miami QB transfer NKosi Perry to throw for 230 yards per game and for three receivers to record over 400 yards receiving.