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The Minnesota Vikings hosted RB Amar Johnson, RB Montrell Johnson, and DB K’Von Wallace for workouts this week, per the NFL Transactions wire. Of this group, the Vikings signed Wallace to their practice squad. Montrell Johnson, 22, originally signed on with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Florida in May.

Eagles Make Roster Decision on Former Florida Running Back

Montrell Johnson Jr. had a career to remember in college. After rushing for over 800 yards and 12 touchdowns as a true freshman with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, Johnson followed head coach Billy Napier to the Florida Gators.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / July 29

This Eagles UDFA keeps dominating camp (with no sign of stopping)

With training camp in full swing, the Philadelphia Eagles' title defense is off and running. If they are to successfully defend their Lombardi Trophy, the Eagles will need another big year out of Saquon Barkley.

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Gators Position Review: Loaded Running Back Room

Despite losing Montrell Johnson Jr. to the NFL Draft, Florida may have the deepest running back room in the SEC. With plenty of experience, the Gators ‘ three-deep rotation is loaded with premier talent.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 21

CFB Analyst Tabs Florida's RB Room as SEC’s Best

Although the Florida Gators entered the 2024-25 season with an established starter at running back in Montrell Johnson Jr., several backs had the opportunity to prove themselves due to injuries.

Eagles Sign Nine UDFAs

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they signed nine undrafted free agents on Friday, including Florida RB Montrell Johnson. The full list includes: Tarleton

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 26

Johnson Jr. Inks UDFA Deal with Eagles

PHILADELPHIA-- After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, former Florida Gators starting running back Montrell Johnson Jr. has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, according to 247 Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 22

Gators RB Montrell Johnson Jr. Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Gainesville, Fla. – Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. announced on Sunday that he was declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft in April. Johnson Jr.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 1

Montrell Johnson Jr. Reaches Milestone in Gators Rushing Onslaught

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Gators rushing attack was tormenting Florida State all Saturday night and was one of the big reasons they walked away with

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 30

Florida runs wild in lopsided win over rival Florida State

Montrell Johnson Jr. ran for 99 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries to help the Florida Gators secure a 31-11 victory over the host Florida State Seminoles on Saturday night in Tallahassee, Fla.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 19

Florida Gators Without RB Montrell Johnson Jr. Against Kentucky

The Florida Gators (3-3, 1-2 SEC) will be without their top running back, Montrell Johnson Jr., for Saturday’s game against Kentucky (3-3, 1-3). He was initially listed as questionable this week before being demoted to out. Johnson sustained a lower-body injury last week in the 23-17 overtime road loss to Tennessee.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 14

Gators' RB Montrell Johnson Jr. Injury Not Expected to be Long-Term

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is not expected to miss an extended period of time with an apparent lower body injury suffered during the team's 23-17 overtime loss to then-No.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / September 22

Redistributing the Carries in the Florida Gators' Running Back Room

With the way all of the Florida Gators running backs ran the ball on Saturday against Mississippi State, it feels like it might be time to redistribute the amount of carries in that room. In this game against the Bulldogs, the Gators rushed for 226 yards on just 36 attempts, which comes out to be 6.3 yards per carry.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2024

Florida reveals big news via depth chart for Saturday's game vs. Miami

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Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2024

Florida HC Billy Napier gives update on injured star

Now the Gators are just 11 days away from a massive opening-weekend clash against No. 19 Miami, and head coach Billy Napier has provided an update on Johnson.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 19, 2024

Florida Gators Billy Napier Updates Injury Report, Montrell Johnson Progressing

During his Monday press conference, Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier gave a number of updates on injured players, including running back Montrell Johnson Jr.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 17, 2024

Picking Up the Slack for Gators RB Montrell Johnson Jr.

Despite Montrell Johnson returning to practice, running on the sideline, Florida stands at a rather intriguing position in regards to running backs. The Gators, as anyone that watches the games can tell you, want to pound the ball, in order to draw the defenders closer, helping the passing game.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 3, 2024

Florida Gators Suffer Injury Blow in Backfield

Florida Gators’ running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is out with a minor knee injury, Gators Illustrated has learned. His injury is considered week-to-week after having a routine scope procedure, according to 247 Sports’ Jacob Rudner . A career 2,500-yard rusher, Johnson Jr.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 12, 2024

Are Gator Running Backs Ready to Shoulder the Offense?

Much of the talk centering this Gators running back core has been about the loss of Trevor Etienne. However, the Gators running back room still finds itself with premier talent.