Antonio Johnson switches to No. 6 to honor late brother Jaylon McKenzie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:56 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson has changed his jersey number to 6, paying tribute to his late brother, Jaylon McKenzie, who wore the number. McKenzie was killed by stray gunfire in 2019 at the age of 14, shortly after receiving college scholarship offers. Johnson, who previously wore Nos. 27 and 26 during his career, expressed a deep emotional connection to the number switch as he felt McKenzie was with him during the process. This offseason, after receiving approval from team officials, Johnson officially donned No. 6 during practice, marking a significant personal moment.
- •Antonio Johnson plays safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Jaylon McKenzie was shot and killed in 2019.
- •Johnson wore No. 26 before switching to No. 6 this offseason.
- •McKenzie was recognized as an aspiring athlete before his death.
- •Johnson felt a strong emotional connection when wearing the new number.
- 10:56 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson honors late brother with switch to No. 6
"Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson has switched his jersey number to 6 this year to honor his late brother.
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