Jovon Johnson

Jovon Johnson – Defensive Backs Coach

Johnson returns to the CFL as a coach after starring in the league for a dozen years.

After beginning his pro career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Johnson headed north and played in the CFL with Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Montreal, intercepting 35 passes.

In 2011 he was named the league’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player and was named Winnipeg’s Most Outstanding Player that same year. He was a five-time divisional all-star and was twice named an All-CFL cornerback.

Johnson was a member of Saskatchewan’s 2007 Grey Cup championship team.

After his playing career ended he coached at Defiance College in Ohio before returning to his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania to coach at the high schoollevel, then coaching at Gannon University where he spent the last two seasons.

He officially joined Toronto’s coaching staff on January 8, 2026.

COACHING CAREER

2026: Toronto Argonauts, Defensive Backs Coach

2024-25: Gannon University, Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Backs Coach

2022-23: North East High School, Head Coach

2020-21: Defiance College, Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs Coach