Football
Jaylen Johnson
- Title:
- Defensive Line
- Email:
- nathan.dellinger@mso.umt.edu
- Phone:
- 243-2969
Johnson was hired as Montana’s D-line coach in March of 2026.
Jaylen Johnson comes to Missoula with three years coaching in the Big Sky Conference following two seasons at Eastern Washington and one season at Weber State.
Prior to that he spent three years at his alma mater, the University of Washington, working as the defensive line graduate assistant. There he helped prepare and run position meeting groups. He prepared the game plans for both the opponents’ pass protection and run game. Johnson also assisted in the planning practices for individual student-athletes, along with assisting in the recruiting efforts.
The Huskies ranked third in the Pac-12 in total defense in 2021 and the team improved to 10-2 in the 2022 season. Washington’s run defense improved to allowing only 127 yards per game in ‘21 from 197 yards the previous season.
Johnson played for the Huskies from 2014 to 2018 and saw the field for UW in their win over Montana in 2017. He was a All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention in the ‘18 season, with 34 total tackles and one sack. He played in 50 career games with 35 starts, making 73 total tackles - 12 for a loss. He totaled 6.5 sacks and had a forced fumble. Johnson earned the Huskies Academic achievement award during his playing career.
While in Seattle, Washington had back-to-back 10-win seasons (2016-17). The Huskies won the Pac-12 Championship in 2016 and followed up with another title in 2018. The class that Johnson was apart of set a program record for wins in their tenure. He also went on to earn NFL experience after signing with the Denver Broncos in 2019.
Johnson graduated from Washington with his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2018 and his master’s degree in education in 2023.
Montana opened its 2026 spring practice schedule on Monday. The season concludes on April 10 with the annual Griz Spring Game, set for 6 p.m. at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
Jaylen Johnson comes to Missoula with three years coaching in the Big Sky Conference following two seasons at Eastern Washington and one season at Weber State.
Prior to that he spent three years at his alma mater, the University of Washington, working as the defensive line graduate assistant. There he helped prepare and run position meeting groups. He prepared the game plans for both the opponents’ pass protection and run game. Johnson also assisted in the planning practices for individual student-athletes, along with assisting in the recruiting efforts.
The Huskies ranked third in the Pac-12 in total defense in 2021 and the team improved to 10-2 in the 2022 season. Washington’s run defense improved to allowing only 127 yards per game in ‘21 from 197 yards the previous season.
Johnson played for the Huskies from 2014 to 2018 and saw the field for UW in their win over Montana in 2017. He was a All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention in the ‘18 season, with 34 total tackles and one sack. He played in 50 career games with 35 starts, making 73 total tackles - 12 for a loss. He totaled 6.5 sacks and had a forced fumble. Johnson earned the Huskies Academic achievement award during his playing career.
While in Seattle, Washington had back-to-back 10-win seasons (2016-17). The Huskies won the Pac-12 Championship in 2016 and followed up with another title in 2018. The class that Johnson was apart of set a program record for wins in their tenure. He also went on to earn NFL experience after signing with the Denver Broncos in 2019.
Johnson graduated from Washington with his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2018 and his master’s degree in education in 2023.
Montana opened its 2026 spring practice schedule on Monday. The season concludes on April 10 with the annual Griz Spring Game, set for 6 p.m. at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
Griz Football Spring Preview Press Conference
Wednesday, February 25
Griz Spring Football Preview
Wednesday, February 25
Griz Football Coach Bobby Kennedy Introductory Press Conference
Thursday, February 05
Bobby Kennedy Introductory Press Conference
Thursday, February 05
