2015 Junior

• Played in 11 games as a linebacker and on special teams
• 16 tackles (9 solos) on the season
• Career-high seven tackles, including five solos, vs. Kent State
• Academic All-Big Ten

2014 Sophomore

• Played in all 13 games at LB, tallying 18 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble
• Had a sack and a forced fumble against Louisiana Tech in the Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl
• Registered his first career sack against Penn State
• Had a season-high four tackles against Texas State
• Moved from running back to linebacker during 2014 spring practice
• Academic All-Big Ten

2013 Redshirt Freshman

• Running back played in eight games, primarily on special teams
• Recorded first career carries against Miami (Ohio), picking up 12 yards on two rushes
• Made Illini debut against SIU

2012 Freshman

• Redshirted the 2012 season

High School

• A three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com
• Division I Special Mention All-State by the Associated Press
• Played in Next Level Northeast Ohio All-Star Game
• Also runs track at Rhodes
• High school coach was Phil Gary

Personal

• Son of Damion Johnson Sr., and Towanda Walls
• Born Dec. 1, 1993
• Maroring in sport management

Career Highs

Tackles: 7 vs. Kent State 9/5/15
Solos: 5 vs. Kent State 9/5/15
TFLs: 1, twice (last vs. Louisiana Tech, 12/26/14)
Sacks: 1, twice (last vs. Louisiana Tech, 12/26/14)
Fumbles Forced: 1 vs. Louisiana Tech, 12/26/14
Carries: 2 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9/28/13
Rushing Yards: 12 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9/28/13
Long Run: 11 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9/28/13