Caleb Johnson (born July 28, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston Baptist.
College career Johnson played for the Houston Baptist Huskies for four seasons. As a senior, he recorded 49 tackles in four games in a shortened season after the Southland Conference fall football season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was named the co-Defensive Player of the Year for the conference. He finished his collegiate career with 278 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks and seven fumble recoveries.
Professional career
Chicago Bears Johnson signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2021. He was the first Houston Baptist player to sign an NFL contract and made the 53-man roster out of training camp.
On August 31, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Bears.
Jacksonville Jaguars On September 1, 2022, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Atlanta Falcons On May 12, 2025, Johnson signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He was waived on August 23.
Miami Dolphins On October 1, 2025, Johnson signed with the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 26. In two appearances for Miami, Johnson recorded two combined tackles. On December 12, Johnson was placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury suffered in Week 14 against the New York Jets.
Houston Texans On August 23, 2026, Johnson signed with the Houston Texans and was waived six days later. On September 30, Johnson was re-signed to the Texans practice squad.
NFL career statistics Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD Int Yds TD PD 2021 CHI 14 0 8 4 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2022 JAX 17 0 16 10 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 JAX 17 0 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 JAX 17 0 9 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2025 MIA 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 67 0 40 25 15 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD Int Yds TD PD 2022 JAX 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
References
External links Houston Texans bio Houston Baptist Huskies bio