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Gators DB Dijon Johnson facing multiple charges after arrest in Tampa

On3 imageby:Keith Niebuhr•05/06/25•

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Florida Gators defensive back Dijon Johnson (27) and defensive back DJ Douglas (12) celebrate after they made a tackle against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. (Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images)

Florida Gators defensive back Dijon Johnson, projected to be a possible starter in 2025, is facing multiple charges after being arrested in Tampa, Fla., on May 2.

The charges include the following, per the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office website: Second-degree felony for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, third-degree felony for possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence, misdemeanor possession of cannabis less than 20 grams.

Johnson was arrested at 11:20 p.m. May 2 and booked two hours later. He was released from jail May 4. His occupation listed on the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest report is “FOOTBALL PLAYER/ STUDENT.”

The University of Florida released the following statement: “We are aware of the situation of Dijon Johnson. We will continue to gather facts, cooperate with and monitor the legal and administrative processes.”

Johnson, a junior from Tampa,  played in all 13 games at cornerback last year with five starts. He recorded 25 total tackles (16 solo), one QB hurry and two pass break-ups.

Johnson returned from offseason shoulder surgery during spring camp but was limited. He’ll need to compete for one starting cornerback job this fall with Cormani McClain.

Here are Johnson’s 2024 season highlights per his official Florida Gators bio:

  • vs. No. 19 Miami: Racked up two total tackles (one solo) on 14 defensive snaps.
  • vs Samford: Saw action at DB with two tackles and a pass break-up. 
  • vs. Texas A&M: Saw action at DB and recorded three tackles (two solo).
  • at Mississippi State: Recorded one total tackle at defensive back. 
  • vs UCF: Recorded one tackle in win. 
  • at No. 8 Tennessee: Saw action at DB. 
  • vs Kentucky: Tallied one solo tackle at DB. 
  • vs No. 2 Georgia: Made his first career start and recorded three tackles 9 (two solo). 
  • at No. 5 Texas: Saw action at cornerback and recorded one tackle. 
  • vs No. 21 LSU:  Started at corner and recorded a career high six solo tackles to go along with one TFL. 
  • vs No. 9 Ole Miss: Made his second consecutive start at corner where we recorded three tackles (two solo) a pass break-up and a QB hurry in the win. 
  • at Florida State: Started at cornerback and recorded two tackles (one solo) in the road win. 
  • Gasparilla Bowl vs. Tulane: Started at corner tallying two tackles (two solo) and a TFL in the win. 

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