RB · New England Patriots
D'Ernest Johnson
Age 30 · 178 cm (5'10") · 94 kg · Born Feb 27, 1996 · University of South Florida
NFL career
2019
debut year
2025
last season
7
seasons
#34
jersey
College: University of South Florida
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2019 to 2025 · 79 games.
Rushing
1,014yards
3touchdowns
228carries
4.4YPC avg
Receiving
465yards
0touchdowns
53receptions
8.8YPC avg
Stats by season
7 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Rushing
| Year | Team | G | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cleveland Browns | 10 | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 |
| 2020 | Cleveland Browns | 14 | 33 | 166 | 5.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Cleveland Browns | 13 | 100 | 534 | 5.3 | 3 |
| 2022 | Cleveland Browns | 9 | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 |
| 2023 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 16 | 41 | 108 | 2.6 | 0 |
| 2024 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 12 | 32 | 143 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 5 | 14 | 25 | 1.8 | 0 |
Games during career · New England Patriots
Most recent results for the franchise while D'Ernest Johnson was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
13–29 vs Seahawks
2025-22 · Feb 8, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
10–7 @ Broncos
2025-21 · Jan 25, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
28–16 vs Texans
2025-20 · Jan 18, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
16–3 vs Chargers
2025-19 · Jan 11, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
38–10 vs Dolphins
2025-18 · Jan 4, 2026 · REGULAR
W
42–10 @ Jets
2025-17 · Dec 28, 2025 · REGULAR
W
28–24 @ Ravens
2025-16 · Dec 21, 2025 · REGULAR
L
31–35 vs Bills
2025-15 · Dec 14, 2025 · REGULAR
Other "Johnson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Active player
External profiles
University of South Florida alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended University of South Florida.
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Mazzi Wilkins
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Bruce Hector
DT · 2018 · 49ers
Deadrin Senat
DT · 2018 · Buccaneers
Deatrick Nichols
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR · 2018 · Cowboys
Mike Love
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Quinton Flowers
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RB peers of the era
Other RBs who debuted within five seasons of D'Ernest Johnson.
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Debut 2019 · #33 · Buccaneers
Adam Choice
Debut 2019 · Seahawks
Alexander Mattison
Debut 2019 · #8 · Dolphins
Austin Walter
Debut 2019 · #32 · Raiders
Benny Snell
Debut 2019 · #24 · Steelers
Bruce Anderson
Debut 2019 · #35 · Colts
Bryce Love
Debut 2019 · #35 · Commanders
Christian Wade
Debut 2019 · #45 · Bills
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1946 · Washington Commanders
Paul Seal
1952 · San Francisco 49ers
Rod Walters
1954 · Detroit Lions
Melvin Jones
1954 · Washington Commanders
Bob Rush
1955 · Kansas City Chiefs
Jerry Wilkinson
1956 · San Francisco 49ers
Carter Hartwig
1956 · Houston Texans
Sylvester McGrew
1960 · Green Bay Packers