Diontae Johnson is an American professional football wide receiver who entered the NFL after a productive college career at the University of Toledo and has been an active NFL player since being drafted in 2019. He played for the Toledo Rockets in college, finishing with 135 receptions for 2,235 yards and 23 touchdowns, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (66th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft[4][1]. Johnson developed into a primary target in Pittsburgh’s passing attack, posting multiple seasons with high target volume and leading the team in receiving in several years; he compiled notable production including seasons with 80+ catches and leading the team in targets and routes run[2][4]. He has also contributed on special teams earlier in his career, including punt-return work and earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for an 85-yard punt return touchdown while with the Steelers[1][4]. Johnson’s NFL career has included team changes and transactions in recent seasons: he was traded from the Steelers to the Carolina Panthers in March 2024, where he led the Panthers in receiving through seven games before missing time with injury, was later claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans in December 2024 and then waived in January 2025, and was claimed by the Baltimore Ravens on January 15, 2025[1]. Over his NFL tenure he has been noted for his route-running, target share, and ability to draw targets from quarterbacks, producing multiple 700–900 yard seasons and finishing among team leaders in receptions and targets in several campaigns[2][4][6]. Johnson’s current status as of early 2025 reflects a veteran receiver with proven target volume and playmaking ability who has moved between several teams since 2024; his recent transactions signal ongoing league interest but also roster uncertainty as teams evaluate offensive fits and depth[1][3].