Jovon Johnson

Jovon Johnson
Toronto Argonauts
Title	Defensive backs coach
Personal information
Born	November 2, 1983; Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
Position	Cornerback (No. 2)
High school	Mercyhurst Prep; (Erie, Pennsylvania)
College	Iowa (2002–2005)
NFL draft	2006: undrafted
Career history
Playing
	New York Jets (2006)*; Pittsburgh Steelers (2006); Saskatchewan Roughriders (2007); Erie RiverRats (2008); Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2008–2013); Ottawa Redblacks (2014–2015); Montreal Alouettes (2016–2017); Saskatchewan Roughriders (2017–2018);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
	Defiance (2020–2021); Defensive coordinator & defensive backs coach; North East HS (PA) (2022–2023); Head coach; Gannon (2024–2025); Special teams coordinator & defensive backs coach; Toronto Argonauts (2026–present); Defensive backs coach;
Awards and highlights
	Grey Cup champion (2007); 2× CFL All-Star (2009, 2011); CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award (2011); James P. McCaffrey Trophy (2011); First-team All-Big Ten (2005); Second-team All-Big Ten (2003);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jovon Johnson (born November 2, 1983) is an American former professional football defensive back and is the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in 12 seasons and 188 games in the CFL for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Redblacks, and Montreal Alouettes. He was the winner of the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 2011 while with the Blue Bombers, becoming the first defensive back to win the award in the league. He is also a two-time CFL All-Star and five-time CFL East Division All-Star. He also won the 95th Grey Cup with the Roughriders in 2007. He has also been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Erie RiverRats.