North Carolina State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Hall of Fame 2026 Willie Burden
Tuesday, April 28
Hall of Fame 2026 Marc Primanti
Tuesday, April 28
Gavin Locklear: Pack Player and Now Coach
Wednesday, April 22
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03
Jersey Number 25
Darius Johnson
- Position:
- RB
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Hendersonville, Tenn.
- High School:
- Beech
AS A RS-FRESHMAN (2024):
• Saw action on special teams in all 13 games.
HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for coach Anthony Crabtree at Beech High School, his senior squad advanced to the state championships.
• Senior Stats: Rushed for 1,873 yards on 168 carries, scoring and 23 total touchdowns. Averaged 124.4 yds per game. Tallied 67 total tackles on defense, including 49 solo stops. Had three total interceptions - two were pick sixes. Also blocked a punt for a score.
• Honors: Earned multiple player of the game honors. A Mr. Football candidate in Tennessee. 6A MVP.
PERSONAL:
• Major: Sport management