Northern Illinois Huskies#45 · RB Telly Johnson Jr.
93 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Augusta, GA
Telly Johnson Jr. is a RB (#45) for Northern Illinois, from Augusta, GA. In the 2026 season he has 253 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, 63.3 rushing yards per game over 4 games. He has 49.4 fantasy points (PPR), 12.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 19
Rushing TDs 18
Receptions 17
Receiving yards 16
Total TDs 17
Scrimmage yards 19
Efficiency
Yards per carry 13
Yards per catch 14
Fantasy points 18
Receiving usage 17
Carry volume 19
Yards per touch 12
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 16
Frame 15
Experience 13
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2026 season
253
Rushing yards
2
Rushing TDs
57
Carries
4.4
Yards/carry
8
Receptions
41
Receiving yards
Telly Johnson Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NIU | 4 | 57 | 253 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 49.4 |
| 2025 | NIU | 12 | 124 | 690 | 4 | 16 | 97 | 116.7 |
| 2024 | NIU | 6 | 103 | 480 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 74.3 |
| Career | All | 22 | 284 | 1423 | 10 | 26 | 141 | 240.4 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Georgia State | L 14-35 | 85 | 3 | 26 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | at Arizona | L 17-42 | 69 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Illinois State | L 24-28 | 83 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | at Iowa | L 0-40 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois RB: #45
- ClassJunior
- HometownAugusta, GA
Telly Johnson Jr.: Northern Illinois RB profile and stats
Telly Johnson Jr. is a RB (#45) for Northern Illinois, from Augusta, GA. This profile tracks Telly Johnson Jr.'s season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northern Illinois roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northern Illinois sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Telly Johnson Jr. in the news
All newsPreviewAir Force at Northern Illinois: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Air Force visits Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on CBSSN.2026-10-07RecapGeorgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 (Week 4, 2026)Georgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 at Center Parc Stadium. Now Georgia State is 3-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-4.2026-09-26RecapArizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 (Week 3, 2026)Arizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 2-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Telly Johnson Jr. play for?
Telly Johnson Jr. plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #45 at RB.
What position does Telly Johnson Jr. play?
Telly Johnson Jr. is a RB for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Telly Johnson Jr.?
Telly Johnson Jr. is 5-11 and weighs 215 lb.
What year is Telly Johnson Jr. in?
Telly Johnson Jr. is listed as a junior on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Telly Johnson Jr. from?
Telly Johnson Jr. is from Augusta, GA.
How many rushing yards does Telly Johnson Jr. have?
Telly Johnson Jr. has 253 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.