Kameron Johnson


Kameron Johnson is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Barton Bulldogs.

Early life

Johnson attended Northern Nash High School located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Coming out of high school, Johnson committed to play college football for the Barton Bulldogs.

College career

Johnson had his best collegiate season in 2023 where he notched 51 receptions for 879 yards and seven touchdowns, where he was named all-conference. Johnson finished his four-year career from 2020 to 2023, playing in 37 games, totaling 151 receptions for 2,316 yards, and 19 touchdowns, while also rushing 22 times for 125 yards, while throwing for two touchdowns, and tallying 1,000 return yards and two return touchdowns. Johnson was also named all-conference twice in 2022 and 2023.

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. Johnson made the team as a rookie free agent out of training camp.
In Week 1 of the 2025 season, Johnson had a 54-yard punt return that set up the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter in a 23-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. In Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, Johnson scored his first career touchdown on a 34-yard reception from Baker Mayfield.