Johnson played [[college football]] for the [[SMU Mustangs football|SMU Mustangs]] from 2009 to 2012.<ref name=”sr”>{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darius-johnson-2.html | title=Darius Johnson | publisher=sports-reference.com | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He played in four games his freshman year in 2009, catching 10 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown, garnering [[Conference USA]] All-Freshman recognition.<ref name=”smu”/> He appeared in 13 games, starting 10, in 2010, recording 78 receptions for 845 yards and six touchdowns.<ref name=”smu”/> Johnson was SMU’s MVP in the [[2010 Armed Forces Bowl]], recording nine receptions for 152 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-12-30-army.html | title=Armed Forces Bowl – SMU vs Army Box Score, December 30, 2010 | publisher=sports-reference.com/ | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He totaled 79 receptions for 1,188 yards and eight touchdowns his junior season in 2011, earning first-team All-Conference USA honors.<ref name=”smu”/> He was named the MVP of the [[2012 BBVA Compass Bowl]] after he caught seven passes for 120 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smumustangs.com/news/2012/1/7/SMU_Postgame_Notes_January_7_2012.aspx | title=SMU Postgame Notes – January 7, 2012 | publisher=smumustangs.com | date=January 7, 2012 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> Johnson caught 64 passes for 787 yards and five touchdowns as a senior in 2012, earning second-team All-Conference USA honors.<ref name=”sr”/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://conferenceusa.com/news/2011/12/6/C_USA_Announces_Football_All_Conference_Teams.aspx | title=C-USA Announces Football All-Conference Teams | publisher=conferenceusa.com | date=December 6, 2011 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://conferenceusa.com/news/2012/12/4/Tulsa_Lands_10_Players_on_C_USA_All_Conference_Teams.aspx? | title=Tulsa Lands 10 Players on C-USA All-Conference Teams | publisher=conferenceusa.com | date=December 4, 2012 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref>
Johnson played [[college football]] for the [[SMU Mustangs football|SMU Mustangs]] from 2009 to 2012.<ref name=”sr”>{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/darius-johnson-2.html | title=Darius Johnson | publisher=sports-reference.com | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He played in four games his freshman year in 2009, catching 10 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown, garnering [[Conference USA]] All-Freshman recognition.<ref name=”smu”/> He appeared in 13 games, starting 10, in 2010, recording 78 receptions for 845 yards and six touchdowns.<ref name=”smu”/> Johnson was SMU’s MVP in the [[2010 Armed Forces Bowl]], recording nine receptions for 152 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-12-30-army.html | title=Armed Forces Bowl – SMU vs Army Box Score, December 30, 2010 | publisher=sports-reference.com/ | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He totaled 79 receptions for 1,188 yards and eight touchdowns his junior season in 2011, earning first-team All-Conference USA honors.<ref name=”smu”/> He was named the MVP of the [[2012 BBVA Compass Bowl]] after he caught seven passes for 120 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://smumustangs.com/news/2012/1/7/SMU_Postgame_Notes_January_7_2012.aspx | title=SMU Postgame Notes – January 7, 2012 | publisher=smumustangs.com | date=January 7, 2012 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> Johnson caught 64 passes for 787yards and five touchdowns as a senior in 2012, earning second-team All-Conference USA honors.<ref name=”sr”/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://conferenceusa.com/news/2011/12/6/C_USA_Announces_Football_All_Conference_Teams.aspx | title=C-USA Announces Football All-Conference Teams | publisher=conferenceusa.com | date=December 6, 2011 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://conferenceusa.com/news/2012/12/4/Tulsa_Lands_10_Players_on_C_USA_All_Conference_Teams.aspx? | title=Tulsa Lands 10 Players on C-USA All-Conference Teams | publisher=conferenceusa.com | date=December 4, 2012 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref>
Johnson was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] on April 29, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-wr-johnson-from-practice-squad-11561349|title=Falcons Sign WR Johnson From Practice Squad|website=www.atlantafalcons.com}}</ref><ref name=”pfr”>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa06.htm | title=Darius Johnson | publisher=pro-football-reference.com | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2013 and signed to the Falcon’s practice squad on September 2, 2013. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2013.<ref name=”pfr”/> He played in 10 games, starting two, for the Falcons during the [[2013 NFL season]], catching 22 passes for 210 yards and one [[touchdown]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/darius-johnson-player|title=Darius Johnson page at foxsports.com}}</ref> In May 2014, Johnson was arrested for [[DUI]], and was subsequently released by the Falcons on July 25, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-johnson-was-arrested-for-dui/qzJpBXdaLUGNNA29jUYZzJ/|title=Ex-Falcons WR Johnson was arrested for DUI|first1=D.|last1=Orl|first2=o|last2=Ledbetter|first3=The Atlanta|last3=Journal-Constitution|website=ajc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/25/falcons-waive-darius-johnson/|title=Falcons waive Darius Johnson|date=July 25, 2014}}</ref><ref name=”pfr”/>
Johnson was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] on April 29, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-wr-johnson-from-practice-squad-11561349|title=Falcons Sign WR Johnson From Practice Squad|website=www.atlantafalcons.com}}</ref><ref name=”pfr”>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa06.htm | title=Darius Johnson | publisher=pro-football-reference.com | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2013 and signed to the Falcon’s practice squad on September 2, 2013. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2013.<ref name=”pfr”/> He played in 10 games, starting two, for the Falcons during the [[2013 NFL season]], catching 22 passes for 210 yards and one [[touchdown]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/darius-johnson-player|title=Darius Johnson page at foxsports.com}}</ref> In May 2014, Johnson was arrested for [[DUI]], and was subsequently released by the Falcons on July 25, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-johnson-was-arrested-for-dui/qzJpBXdaLUGNNA29jUYZzJ/|title=Ex-Falcons WR Johnson was arrested for DUI|first1=D.|last1=Orl|first2=o|last2=Ledbetter|first3=The Atlanta|last3=Journal-Constitution|website=ajc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/25/falcons-waive-darius-johnson/|title=Falcons waive Darius Johnson|date=July 25, 2014}}</ref><ref name=”pfr”/>
Johnson signed with the [[Detroit Lions]] in May 9, 2016. He was waived on May 24, 2016.<ref name=”pfr”/>
Johnson signed with the [[Detroit Lions]] May 9, 2016. He was waived on May 24, 2016.<ref name=”pfr”/>
