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Zion Johnson stats, 2026

Cincinnati (5–2, Big 12). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Zion Johnson is a running back for Cincinnati (5–2). Among running backs this season he's 277th in rushing TDs (1), 349th in receiving yards (11), 353rd in explosive runs (12+ yards) (1), in 4 games. This week: Utah at Cincinnati.

Rushing yards50415th of 427 running backs
Carries16401st of 428 running backs
Rushing TDs1277th of 351 running backs
Explosive runs (12+ yards)1353rd of 393 running backs

Bio

Who is Zion Johnson?

Position
Running back
Class
Freshman
Height
5-8
Weight
185 pounds
Number
No. 13
Hometown
Covington, GA
High school
Newton (Covington, GA)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 555 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Zion Johnson's rushing stats

He's 277th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (1) and 401st of 428 running backs in carries (16).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards50415th of 427
Carries16401st of 428
Rushing TDs1277th of 351

The season

Zion Johnson's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 353rd of 393 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive runs (12+ yards)1353rd of 393

The season

Zion Johnson's receiving stats

He's 349th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (11) and 364th of 395 running backs in catches (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches1364th of 395
Receiving yards11349th of 392

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Zion Johnson's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2025Cincinnati221064.812210
2026Cincinnati16503.111110
Career381564.123320

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Zion Johnson's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2025Cincinnati+0.10+1.50-0.0828.6%9.5%1.711%
2026Cincinnati-0.22+0.61-0.29——-2.65%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Zion Johnson's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. Boston CollegeW 34–15316010
2vs. Western CarolinaW 62–10265101
3vs. Miami (OH)W 35–31-81000
4vs. Kansas StateW 31–2614000

FAQ

Questions about Zion Johnson

What position does Zion Johnson play?

Zion Johnson plays running back for Cincinnati, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Zion Johnson from, and what year is he?

Zion Johnson is a freshman running back for Cincinnati, listed at 5-8 and 185 pounds, from Covington, GA.

How tall is Zion Johnson, and how much does he weigh?

Zion Johnson is listed at 5-8 and 185 pounds on Cincinnati's 2026 roster.

What year is Zion Johnson?

Zion Johnson is a freshman, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Zion Johnson's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Zion Johnson has 156 rushing yards on 38 carries with 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 3 catches for 32 yards.

Who does Zion Johnson play for?

Cincinnati (5–2, Big 12), where he plays running back and wears No. 13.

Is Zion Johnson eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Zion Johnson was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Zion Johnson play in his last game?

Week 4 vs. Kansas State: 1 rushing yards, 4 carries. Cincinnati won 31–26.

Where did Zion Johnson go to high school?

Newton (Covington, GA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 555 in the 2025 class.

What are Zion Johnson's stats this season?

50 rushing yards, 16 carries, 1 rushing TDs, 1 explosive runs (12+ yards), 1 catches in 4 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Zion Johnson rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 277th of 351 in rushing TDs, 349th of 392 in receiving yards, 353rd of 393 in explosive runs (12+ yards).

When does Zion Johnson play next?

Cincinnati hosts Utah Sat, Oct 31, 3:45 PM ET on ESPN. The numbers' pick: Utah.

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