BALDWIN WALLACE ATHLETICS INFORMATION:  Kevin Johnson will compete in his fourth season of football and track at Baldwin Wallace University in 2013-2014. He has earned three varsity letters in each, returns as a key player on offense, defense and special teams in football and as an All-American in track as a member of the 4x100-meter relay team in his sophomore season.

ATHLETIC HONORS:  As a freshman in 2010-2011, Kevin was selected as the Frank Roppolo Homecoming Player of the Game. As a sophomore in 2011-2012, Kevin earned NCAA Division III All-American honors as a member of BW's fifth place 4x100-meter relay team at the national championship meet. As a junior in 2012-2013, Kevin was named as the Ohio Athletic Conference and the OhioCollegeFootball.com Special Teams Football Player of the Week on Sept. 10 for his efforts against Bluffton University (on Sept. 8).  

GENERAL FOOTBALL INFORMATION:  Kevin enters his senior season with five career touchdown receptions, two career touchdown returns and 46 career tackles. He has helped the Yellow Jackets compile a 22-8 record in his time in the Brown and Gold. Look for K.J. to continue being a key contributor on both sides of the football.

As a freshman in 2010-2011, Kevin played his first season of football and earned his first varsity letter. He saw playing time on defense at cornerback, at wide receiver on offense and as one of the most deadly kickoff return specialists in NCAA Division III football. In a 35-34 Homecoming win versus Otterbein University, K.J. returned three kickoffs for 135 yards to establish a Finnie Stadium record, including a 94-yard return for a touchdown that tied another Finnie Stadium record. For his efforts, he was selected as the Frank Roppolo Homecoming Player of the Game.  Kevin was also selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week. For the season, K.J. had two receptions for 106 yards and two TDs on offense, made 15 tackles on defense and returned 20 kickoffs for an OAC-leading 28.7-yard average which also ranked fourth in Division III. BW finished 7-3 overall.

As a sophomore in 2011-2012, Kevin competed in his second season of football and earned his second letter. On offense, he had four receptions for 144 yards with two touchdowns. On defense, Kevin made 18 tackles, intercepted one pass and broke up five others. On kickoff returns, he returned 12 for an average of 22.4 yards. BW finished 8-2 overall and was ranked No. 24 in the final Division III poll.

As a junior in 2012-2013, Kevin competed in his third season of football and will look to earn his third varsity letter. Kevin was named as the OAC and OhioCollegeFootball.com Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept. 10 for his efforts against Bluffton University.

As a senior in 2013-2014, Kevin will look to compete in his fourth season of football and earn his fourth varsity letter.

GENERAL INDOOR TRACK INFORMATION:  Kevin enters his senior season competing in sprints and relays. He has helped BW compile a record of 115-23-1 in three seasons of competition. Look for Kevin to try and defend his All-Ohio title in the 60-meter dash this season.

As a freshman in 2010-2011, Kevin competed in his first season of indoor track and field.  He had a team-best and personal-best time of 6.57 seconds at the 2011 OAC Indoor Track and Field Championship in the 55-meter dash and a season-best time of 24.34 seconds in the 200-meter dash. KJ also competed on the 4x200 relay and posted a season-best time of 1:32.70 at the 2011 Cleveland College Championship.

As a sophomore in 2011-2012, KJ competed in his second season of indoor track. He posted season-best times of 6.64 seconds in the 55-meter at the 2012 B-W Mid-January Meet, 7.07 seconds in the 60-meter dash at the All-Ohio Meet and a 24.62 second finish in the 200-meter dash at the 2012 OAC North Split Meet. Kevin was an important part of the 4x200 relay that set a season best time of 1:31.54 that placed first at the Wooster Fighting Scot Invitational.

As a junior in 2012-2013, Kevin competed in his third season of indoor track. He recorded the team-best 60- and 200-meter dashes of the season with marks of 6.90 seconds at the All-Ohio Division III Track & Field Championship and 22.72 seconds at the Greater Cleveland College Championship, respectively. With his efforts in the 60-meter dash at the All-Ohio Division III Track & Field Championship, Kevin was the All-Ohio champion. He was also on BW's best 4x200-meter relay team this season, which recorded their best time of 1:31.26. Kevin's 4x400-meter relay team finished with their season-best time of 3:31.52.

As a senior in 2013-2014, Kevin will look to compete in his fourth season of track and field and will look to earn his fourth varsity letter.

GENERAL OUTDOOR TRACK INFORMATION:  Kevin enters his senior season competing in sprints and relay races. He has helped the Yellow Jackets compile a 111-13 record in his time at BW. Look for Kevin to try and defend his All-Ohio title in the 100-meter dash this season.

As a freshman in 2011-2012, KJ competed in his first season of outdoor track and field and earned his first varsity letter.  He established season-best times in the 100-meter dash of 11.18 seconds at the UNC Charlotte (NC) 49er Classic and in the 200-meter dash at 23.25 seconds at the Coastal Carolina (SC) University Invitational.

As a sophomore in 2011-2012, KJ competed in his second season of outdoor track and earned his second varsity letter.  He recorded season-bests in the 100-meter of 10.93 seconds at the All-Ohio Meet and 22.50 seconds in the 200-meter dash. He earned NCAA Division III All-American accolades as a member of the 4x100-meter relay team that recorded a 41.46-second timing in the finals to place eighth. The top eight competitors in each event earn Division III All-American accolades. Also competing in the 4x100-meter relay with KJ was sophomore Shawn Cordes (Medina/ Buckeye), senior Mike Smith (Wintersville/ Indian Creek) and sophomore Josiah Holt (Elyria/ Grafton Midview).  BW finished second at the 2012 OAC Outdoor Track Championships.

As a junior in 2012-2013, Kevin competed in his third season of track and field.  He recorded personal-bests this season in the 100- and 200-meter dashes with times of 10.75 seconds at the 2013 Division III All-Ohio Outdoor Championship and 22.09 seconds at the Charlotte 49er Classic, respectively. Kevin was the All-Ohio champion in the 100-meter dash (10.75 seconds). He also competed on the team's best 4x100-meter relay team, which crossed the finish line with their best time of 42.38 seconds at the Charlotte 49er Classic.

As a senior in 2013-2014, Kevin will look to compete in his fourth season of outdoor track and will look to earn his fourth varsity letter.

HOMETOWN & HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION:  Kevin grew up in Maple Heights, Ohio and graduated from St. Ignatius  High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He played four years of football and earned three varsity letters. Kevin also ran track for four seasons and earned four varsity letters.

In football, Kevin was a member of St. Ignatius' 2008 OHSAA Division I State Championship team. In track, Kevin was a state qualifer on the St. Ignatius 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams.