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Larry Johnson III
Photo by: Tony Harman
Larry Johnson III Headshot
Jersey Number 53

Larry Johnson III

  • Position:
    Offensive Lineman
  • Height:
    6-7
  • Weight:
    350
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Savannah, Ga.
  • High School:
    Jenkins
  • Prev School:
    Hutchinson CC/Tennessee
AT COLORADO
2025 (So.)
  • Played in nine games during the 2025 season, starting in eight.
  • Missed the final three games due to injury.
  • Saw the fourth most snaps on the offensive line with 442.
  • Allowed one sack, one quarterback hit, and 14 hurries.
TRANSFER PORTAL
  • 247 Sports lists him with a transfer rating of .8700 as the No. 485 ranked player overall and No. 38 offensive tackle (as of July 30, 2025).
  • Comes to Colorado as a graduate transfer with two seasons to play two.  
AT TENNESSEE 
  • Played in 15 games across two seasons in a reserve role.
  • In 2024 he appeared in 11 games as a reserve tackle.
  • During his freshman season he saw time in four games against Iowa, South Carolina, Virginia, and UConn. 
JUNIOR COLLEGE RANKINGS
  • Ranked as a four-star recruit out of Junior College by 247 Sports.
  • 247 Sports Juco ranked him as the No. 19 player nationally, the No. 8 offensive tackle, and the No. 4 player from Georgia.
  • 247 Sports Juco Composite ranked him as the No. 21 player nationally, the No. 5 offensive tackle, and the No. 5 player from Georgia.
  • On3 listed him as a three-star Junior College prospect and the No. 19 player nationally, the No. 5 offensive tackle, and the No. 6 player from Kansas.
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • Played one season for head coach Drew Dallas at Hutchinson CC. 
  • Helped lead the Blue Dragons to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the NJCAA National Championship Game.
  • Named to the All-KJCCC First-Team as a freshman.
AT JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played four seasons of varsity football for head coach Tony Welch at Jenkins High School.
  • Helped the Warriors to reach the AAA playoffs in four consecutive seasons.
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