LaKelsey Johnson, Jr. - 2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 87
LaKelsey Johnson, Jr.
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Position:
- TE
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 248
- Prev School:
- Baylor
- Hometown:
- Desoto, Texas
2026 (R-Sr.):
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty offers me the opportunity to dominate on the field, and they have the perfect master’s program for me.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents and Kobe Bryant. Their mindset when they compete and their ability to battle adversity.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
7. The number is near and dear to me and my pops.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports?
Melvin Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Kobe Bryant
- Phil Steele CUSA Preseason All-Conference Fourth Team
- Athlon Sports CUSA Preseason All-Conference Fourth Team
- Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch list
- Transferred to Liberty from Baylor
- Saw playing time in 37 games during the 2022-25 seasons
- Finished his time at Baylor with 23 receptions for 174 yards and a touchdown
- Also had five kickoff returns for 40 yards
- Played in 11 games in 2025
- Finished the season with three receptions for 33 yards
- Was limited to four games in 2024 due to an injury
- Played in 12 games in 2023, starting four contests
- Finished the season with 11 receptions for 80 yards
- Played in 10 games in 2022 as a true freshman, starting four games
- Finished the season with nine receptions for 61 yards
- Had a two-yard touchdown reception against No. 4 TCU
- Graduated from Red Oak High School in Red Oak, Texas
- Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals in 2022
- Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports in 2022
- No. 27 ranked tight end in the country as ranked by 247Sports
- No. 14 ranked tight end in the country as ranked by ESPN
- Finished his career with 78 receptions for 1,314 yards and 21 touchdowns
- Caught 33 passes for 483 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior
- Named to 2021 Academic All-State Second Team
- First-Team All-District performer in 2020, finishing the year with 27 receptions for 385 yards and four touchdowns
- First-Team All-District performer in 2019, finishing the year with 17 receptions for 448 yards and eight touchdowns
- Son of Latisha and LaKelsey Johnson, Sr.
- Completed his undergraduate degree at Baylor
- Currently pursuing his master’s degree in criminal justice
- Birthday is June 21
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty offers me the opportunity to dominate on the field, and they have the perfect master’s program for me.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents and Kobe Bryant. Their mindset when they compete and their ability to battle adversity.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
7. The number is near and dear to me and my pops.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports?
Melvin Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Kobe Bryant
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