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Florida DB arrested on multiple charges, released on bond
By Sydney Hunte
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Florida defensive back Dijon Johnson was arrested and charged with multiple felonies on Friday and ultimately released on bond 2 days later, according to reports.
Per 247Sports.com, Johnson was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a third-degree felony. He was also charged with possessing a firearm during commission of felony, itself a second-degree felony. In addition, Johnson was charged with a pair of misdemeanors: possession of cannabis less than 20 grams and resisting without violence.
The arrest occured in Johnson’s hometown of Tampa.
“We are aware of the situation of Dijon Johnson,” a Florida spokesperson said, according to 247Sports’ Zach Goodall. “We will continue to gather facts, cooperate with and monitor the legal and administrative processes.”
Johnson, a former 4-star recruit from the class of 2023 out of Tampa’s Wharton High School, appeared in all 12 games for Florida as a true freshman, making a pair of tackles and recovering a fumble. In 2024, he played in all 13 of the Gators’ games, totaling 27 tackles and 2 tackles for a loss. He was also credited with a pair of pass deflections.
Following the season, he underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum, which he was still recovering from during spring practice.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
