Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson (born September 1, 1999) is a Kenyan-Canadian professional gridiron football offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Kent State and Purdue.

Early life Daniel Johnson was born on September 1, 1999, in a refugee camp in Nairobi, Kenya. Johnson and some of his family moved to London, Ontario, when he was one year old. Johnson earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the 2024 season.

Professional career

Johnson was selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the fifth round, with the 41st overall pick, of the 2024 CFL draft. He was moved to the practice roster on June 1, 2024, where he spent the remainder of the 2024 CFL season. He began the 2025 season on the active roster, as a backup offensive lineman.

Personal life Johnson's brother George Johnson also played in the CFL. Another brother, Alfred, played basketball at Fanshawe College and professionally in Germany.