A former high school quarterback turned Texas Longhorns workhorse who became a fourth-round pick and Bears backfield contributor.
Roschon Johnson converted from a star high school quarterback into a bruising, versatile running back at Texas, where he handled every job the Longhorns asked of him. The Bears drafted him in the fourth round in 2023, and he has since served as a valuable complement in Chicago's backfield.
Path to the league
Johnson was an All-American quarterback recruit at Port Neches-Groves High School before switching to running back as a freshman at Texas. Over four seasons with the Longhorns, he rushed for 2,190 yards and 23 touchdowns on 392 carries while adding 56 catches for 420 yards, often serving as Texas' primary pass-blocking back. The Chicago Bears selected him in the fourth round (115th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Johnson signed a four-year rookie deal with the Bears and has worked as part of Chicago's running back rotation since entering the league, valued for his versatility as a runner, receiver and blocker out of the backfield.
2025 season recap
Johnson continued in a complementary role in Chicago's backfield during the 2025 season, contributing as a change-of-pace back and in pass-protection situations behind the Bears' lead ball carriers.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Roschon Johnson
- ESPN: Roschon Johnson
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Rushing
7 games played▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | bears | 7 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | bears | 14 | 55 | 150 | 2.7 | 6 | 9 |
| 2023 | bears | 15 | 81 | 352 | 4.3 | 2 | 29 |
▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | bears | 14 | 16 | 104 | 6.5 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | bears | 15 | 34 | 209 | 6.1 | 0 | 24 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Texas
- Hometown
- Port Neches, TX, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
Latest news about Roschon Johnson
All news →Bears Beat Titans 24-15 in Preseason Week 3
Chicago Bears 24, Tennessee Titans 15 at Nissan Stadium. Tyson Bagent went 16 of 17 for 208 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Bengals Rout Bears 27-9 in Preseason Week 2
Cincinnati Bengals 27, Chicago Bears 9 at Paycor Stadium. Josh Johnson went 15 of 23 for 156 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Bears' Kyle Monangai to Miss Multiple Weeks With Knee Injury
The 2025 seventh-round pick hyperextended his knee after being tackled from behind in Sunday's practice, his second camp injury of the summer.
Bears Rout Browns 34-10 in Preseason Week 1
Chicago Bears 34, Cleveland Browns 10 at Soldier Field. Tyson Bagent went 13 of 22 for 169 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
