Leon Johnson III is a Washington native, hailing from the town of Bothell. He played his prep career at Bothell High School as a standout receiver who also had a knack for using his 6’5 length to block a notable amount of PATs. As a senior, Johnson caught just 24 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns, but also tacked on five blocked extra points. Not the most-productive prospect but still quite intriguing, nonetheless.
With no major college offers, Johnson chose to attend George Fox University in the state of Oregon. He made an immediate impact with the team as a freshman, leading them in receptons (25), receiving yards (450), and receiving touchdowns (six) during the 2019 season.