Marquis Johnson (born September 15, 2004) is an American college football wide receiver for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He previously played for the Missouri Tigers.
Early life Johnson attended Dickinson High School in Dickinson, Texas. Over his junior and senior season, he combined to catch 49 passes for 960 yards with 11 touchdowns and rushed for 519 yards with six touchdowns. He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.Tigers land commitment from Texas WR, MU legacy Johnson'A success story': How WR Johnson went from battling adversity to a college end zone
College career As a true freshman at Missouri in 2023, Johnson played in all 13 games and had 13 receptions for 383 yards and three touchdowns.The incredible stories of Mizzou freshman Marquis Johnson's blistering speed: 'Marquis is gone' As a sophomore in 2024, he played in 12 games, recording 25 receptions for 352 yards and one touchdown. As a junior in 2025, Johnson took over as the team's number one receiver.Moving on from Burden, Wease, where do Missouri football’s wide receivers stand in 2025?
Personal life Johnson's father is former NFL cornerback, D. J. Johnson.
Johnson's mother died in April 2025.
References
External links Missouri Tigers bio Mississippi State Bulldogs bio