Florida CB Dijon Johnson (knee) out for season

Field Level Media|published: Wed 24th September, 12:52 2025

Florida Gators defensive back Dijon Johnson (27) intercepts the ball but was called back during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The Gators defeated the Rebels 24-17 [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery, head coach Billy Napier confirmed Wednesday.

The junior from Tampa, Fla., sustained the injury in Saturday's loss at Miami and had the procedure Tuesday.

"It's going to be fixable, nothing long term there, but he will be out for the remainder of the season," Napier said.

Making his eighth straight start, Johnson tallied four tackles and broke up a pass Saturday before getting hurt while tackling Hurricanes receiver Malachi Toney in the second half.

A four-star recruit in the Class of 2023, Johnson has recorded one interception, one fumble recovery and 37 tackles in 29 career games.

Napier also provided an update on quarterback DJ Lagway, who sustained a foot injury in the 26-7 loss at Miami and wore a protective boot at Tuesday's practice.

Napier said Lagway is "100 percent" and the coach rejected speculation that his signal-caller could opt out of the rest of the season amid Florida's struggles.

"It's comical," Napier said. "The kid has been back in here since Sunday, working his butt off Monday. (Tuesday) had a really good day. We can't control that outside narrative, obviously, but he's just fine. ... That's a total myth that's out there."

The Gators (1-3, 0-1 SEC) have lost three straight. They are idle this weekend before hosting No. 10 Texas on Oct. 4 in Gainesville, Fla.

--Field Level Media

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