Before Mizzou
- A four-time Missouri State Champion, the 28th wrestler to become a four-time state champion in Missouri. Accomplished this feat on the same day as now teammate Jarrett Jacques.
- Helped lead his high school, CBC in St. Louis, to their first Missouri State Championship.
- A three-time Junior Greco-Roman National Champion at 60kg, Johnson has represented the U.S. at the Junior World Championships twice.
- The Intermat high school rankings has Johnson at No. 4 at 126 pounds and No. 43 overall.