Cincinnati Bearcats#6 · CB Zay Johnson
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Clinton, SC
Zay Johnson is a CB (#6) for Cincinnati, from Clinton, SC. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 3
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 5
Frame 7
Experience 13
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2026 season
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Zay Johnson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
26
31
10
15
35
20
14
28
20No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs Western Carolina | W 62-10 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowCincinnati CB: #6
- ClassJunior
- HometownClinton, SC
Zay Johnson: Cincinnati CB profile and stats
Zay Johnson is a CB (#6) for Cincinnati, from Clinton, SC. This profile tracks Zay Johnson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Cincinnati roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Cincinnati sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Zay Johnson in the news
All newsRecapCincinnati beat Kansas State 31-26 (Week 4, 2026)Cincinnati beat Kansas State 31-26 at Nippert Stadium. Now Cincinnati is 4-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Kansas State is 3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play.2026-09-26RecapCincinnati beat Miami (OH) 35-31 (Week 3, 2026)Cincinnati beat Miami (OH) 35-31 at TQL Stadium. Now Cincinnati is 3-0, and Miami (OH) is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapCincinnati beat Western Carolina 62-10 (Week 2, 2026)Cincinnati beat Western Carolina 62-10 at Nippert Stadium. Now Cincinnati is 2-0, and Western Carolina is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zay Johnson play for?
Zay Johnson plays for Cincinnati, wearing #6 at CB.
What position does Zay Johnson play?
Zay Johnson is a CB for Cincinnati.
How tall is Zay Johnson?
Zay Johnson is 6-2 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Zay Johnson in?
Zay Johnson is listed as a junior on the Cincinnati roster.
Where is Zay Johnson from?
Zay Johnson is from Clinton, SC.
How many tackles does Zay Johnson have?
Zay Johnson has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.