ZayJohnson
CBCB#6CIN Bearcats
6'2" • 185lbs • Jr.Draft Eligibility:2029
- Overall Grade '26
- 80.7
- Not Enough Snaps
- Snap Count '26
- 15
- 1825th/2304 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- Not Enough Snaps
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- @ HOUSTO 11/7, 5:00 PM
Zay
Johnson
CB
#6
|
CIN Bearcats
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/1/2026
Zay Johnson is a cornerback for the Cincinnati Bearcats who earned a 80.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 80.1 ranked 0th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 60.0 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Johnson broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 56.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 1 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 1 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Cincinnati Bearcats
2024 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
80.7
AVG
0th/1004 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
80.1
AVG
0th/1004 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
0th/1004 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
60.0
AVG
0th/1004 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs NCWE
83.1
Week 2, 2026
vs TXHO
69.2
Week 4, 2024
@ KSST
63.8
Week 13, 2024
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs UTUN
58.9
Week 9, 2026
@ IAST
60
Week 12, 2024
vs MABC
63.7
Week 1, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
1
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
1
No Data - Not Ranked
Defense
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Rank
-
Solo Tackles
1
-
Assists
0
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
1
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
0
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
56.3
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
2
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
1
-
Receptions Allowed
1
Rank
1825
th
Total Snaps
15
1982
nd
Run Defense Snaps
4
1105
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
1699
th
Coverage Snaps
11
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