Marcellus Johnson

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Marcellus Johnson
No. 79 – Dallas Cowboys
PositionOffensive tackle
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-04-01) April 1, 2000 (age 25)
Normal, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight307 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High schoolNormal Community (Normal, Illinois)
CollegeEastern Michigan (2018–2022)
Missouri (2023)
NFL draft2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marcellus Morris Johnson (born April 1, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles and Missouri Tigers. Johnson also played for the New York Giants.

Early life

Johnson was born on April 1, 2000, and grew up in Normal, Illinois.[1] He attended Normal Community High School where, as a senior, he was a unanimous Big 12 Conference selection.[2] A two-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles.[3][4]

College career

Johnson played for the Eastern Michigan Eagles of Eastern Michigan University from 2018 to 2022 and the Missouri Tigers of the University of Missouri for 2023 as a graduate student. While at Eastern Michigan he was named to Academic All-MAC three times from 2019 to 2021.[5][6][7] In 2023, Johnson was named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll while playing for Missouri.[8][9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m)		 313 lb
(142 kg)		 33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		5.20 s1.76 s2.96 s4.90 s8.13 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		30 reps
All values from Missouri's Pro Day[10]

New York Giants (first stint)

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.[11] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13] On September 10, Johnson was released from the practice squad.[14]

Minnesota Vikings (first stint)

On September 17, Johnson signed with Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[15] He was released on October 29.[16]

New York Giants (second stint)

On October 30, Johnson signed with the Giants practice squad.[17] He did not play in any games, despite being misreported by both the Fox broadcast and independent media as playing during the Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys.[18][19]

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

On January 13, 2025, Johnson was signed to the Vikings practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16.[21]

On August 4, 2025, Johnson was waived by the Vikings.[22]

Indianapolis Colts

On August 9, 2025, Johnson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[23] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[24][25] On October 14, Johnson was released from the practice squad.[26]

Dallas Cowboys

On November 12, 2025, Johnson signed with the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[27]

References

  1. ↑ "Marcellus Johnson". RotoWire. Archived from the original on July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Marcellus Johnson". Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ O'Halloran, Tim (June 25, 2017). "OL Johnson pledges to EMU". edgytim.rivals.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Marcellus Johnson, Missouri Tigers, Offensive Tackle". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ "MAC Names 14 Eagles to Football Academic All-MAC Team". Eastern Michigan University Athletics. June 16, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  6. ↑ "20 Eagles Named to Football Academic All-MAC Team". Eastern Michigan University Athletics. June 16, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  7. ↑ "2021 Football Academic All-MAC Team Announced". getsomemaction.com. January 18, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Marcellus Johnson - Football". Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Marcellus Johnson - Football". University of Missouri Athletics. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ "2024 Draft Scout Marcellus Johnson - OT - Missouri". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ Clemons, Gene (April 29, 2024). "New York Giants UDFA Scouting Report: OT Marcellus Johnson, Missouri". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  12. ↑ Pantorno, Joe (August 27, 2024). "Giants Make Roster Cuts Ahead of 2024 NFL Season". amny.com. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Giants sign 15 players to practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Giants Tweak Practice Squad | New York Giants Tracker". Sports Illustrated. September 10, 2024. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Vikings Sign First New Free Agent of Regular Season". vikingsterritory.com. September 18, 2024. Archived from the original on May 15, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Vikings sign tackle Julian Pearl to practice squad, release two others". Sports Illustrated. October 29, 2024. Archived from the original on October 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  17. ↑ Benton, Dan (October 31, 2024). "Giants sign Marcellus Johnson, Garret Greenfield to practice squad". Giants Wire. Archived from the original on July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Photos: NY Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day 2024". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Who the hell is Marcellus Johnson".
  20. ↑ Young, Lindsey (January 13, 2025). "Vikings Downgrade Taki Taimani to Out for Wild Card Game Against Rams". Vikings.com. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  21. ↑ Peters, Craig (January 17, 2025). "Vikings Sign Dozen-Plus Players to Futures Contracts for 2025". Vikings.com. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  22. ↑ Peters, Craig. "Vikings Sign TE Nick Vannett; Waive T Marcellus Johnson". vikings.com. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Colts place RB Salvon Ahmed, CB Justin Walley on injured reserve; sign T Marcellus Johnson, CB B.J. Mayes, RB Nate Noel, RB Nay'Quan Wright; release CB Tre Herndon". Colts.com. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Colts sign 14 players to practice squad". colts.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  25. ↑ Foster, Amanda. "Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster for 2025 regular season". colts.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Colts sign T Bayron Matos to practice squad, release T Marcellus Johnson from practice squad". colts.com. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Dallas Cowboys sign offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson to practice squad". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 13, 2025.