Jaylon Johnson Intercepts Shedeur Sanders For First Pick Of Season

CHICAGO — Former Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson grabbed his first interception of the season against Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns in week 15 on Sunday.

Due to a groin injury and surgery earlier in the season, Johnson has played just four games in 2025.

Lesson for the rookie:

DONT TARGET JAYLON JOHNSON!! 🙅‍♂️#LocalsInTheNFL #DaBears #ProUtes @kslsports

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— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 14, 2025

Johnson’s last pick came about 15 months ago, in week three against the Colts last season.

In the matchup against the Browns, it was a struggle for the rookie QB. He ended with three interceptions. Johnson’s might have been the biggest, as he basically stole a touchdown reception from the receiver on the goal line.

Chicago went on to win, 31-3.

In his limited appearances this season, Johnson has five total tackles and has allowed six receptions on ten targets with one pass breakup.

About Jaylon Johnson

Before his time in the NFL, Johnson played at the University of Utah from 2017-19.

During his time with the Utes, the Fresno, California native had 102 total tackles, 88 solo tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions, and 28 pass breakups in 39 games played.

He was named First-team All-Pac 12 in 2018 and 2019.

Following his college career, Johnson was selected by the Bears with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

JAYLON JOHNSON PICK 6! @ChicagoBears got 3️⃣0️⃣ on the board!

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— NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2023

In 2022, Johnson had 35 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and seven pass breakups.

He followed that with a breakout season in 2023. He posted 36 total tackles, one forced fumble, four interceptions, and one pick-six.

Last season, Johnson finished with 53 total tackles (42 solo), one forced fumble, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups.

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Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

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