Antonio Johnson ranks 13th among NFL safeties entering 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson received a No. 13 ranking among NFL safeties from Pro Football Focus following a standout 2025 season. Johnson's 86.6 overall PFF grade was the highest among safeties with 700 or more snaps, showcasing significant improvement from earlier in his career. He recorded five interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two sacks, while limiting allowed yards to just 202 for the entire season. Consistency is cited as a key area for Johnson as he heads into his fourth season and the final year of his rookie contract. His performance during training camp suggests he will maintain high-level play as he approaches free agency in 2027.
- •Antonio Johnson ranked No. 13 among NFL safeties for 2026.
- •He achieved an 86.6 PFF grade and five interceptions in 2025.
- •Johnson enters the final year of his rookie contract this season.
- •His performance has improved significantly under coach Anthony Campanile.
- •Training camp displays indicate continued strong performance heading into the season.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars’ Johnson Ranked Outside of Top-10 Safeties in NFL
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars defender ranked among top safeties entering 2026 NFL season
"Despite leading the league in PFF grades and hauling in five interceptions, Antonio Johnson remains overlooked. Now, the budding star must prove his elite production wasn't a fluke.
"PFF ranked Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson No. 13 after a breakout 2025 season, identifying consistency as the next step for the fourth-year defender.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:51 AMJaguars’ Johnson Ranked Outside of Top-10 Safeties in NFL
Despite leading the league in PFF grades and hauling in five interceptions, Antonio Johnson remains overlooked. Now, the budding star must prove his elite production wasn't a fluke.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:22 PMJaguars defender ranked among top safeties entering 2026 NFL season
PFF ranked Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson No. 13 after a breakout 2025 season, identifying consistency as the next step for the fourth-year defender.
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