Canadian tight end Theo Johnson has accepted an invitation to the 2024 Senior Bowl.
The six-foot-six, 260-pound pass catcher has had a productive collegiate career at Penn State University, suiting up in 45 games over four seasons and making an immediate impact as a true freshman. He caught 77 passes for 938 yards and 12 touchdowns over that span, earning an honourable mention All-Big Ten selection after recording seven majors in 2023.
The Windsor, Ont. native was the top-ranked player from Canada in the 2020 recruiting class, earning four-star status without attending a U.S. prep school. He attended Holy Names Catholic School, leading the team to SWOSSAA and OFSAA titles in Grade 11 and 12. He also earned an invite to the Under Armour All-American game.
Johnson is the second Canadian to accept an invitation to Mobile, Ala. this year, joining University of Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Adams. Four Canadians participated in the Senior Bowl last year, all of whom were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Matthew Bergeron was a second-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons, Tavius Robinson was a fourth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens while twin brothers Sydney and Chase Brown went in the third and fifth rounds to the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals, respectively.
Other prominent Canadians to receive Senior Bowl invites in recent years include Cardinals’ edge defender Jesse Luketa, Chargers’ receiver Josh Palmer, Rams’ offensive lineman Alaric Jackson, Commanders’ cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, Dolphins’ receiver Chase Claypool, and Cowboys’ defensive tackle Neville Gallimore.
Practices will begin for the 2024 Senior Bowl game on Tuesday, January 30. The 75th edition of the all-star game will be played on Saturday, February 3 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. You can view the action on NFL Network beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET.
