Lehigh University Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Jersey Number 1
Hayden Johnson
- Position:
- QB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lancaster, Pa.
- High School:
- Manheim Township
- Major:
- Business
Why Lehigh? “They have excellent football and a great academic program. I also love the coaches and the bond I’ve made with them.”
As a sophomore (2025): First team All-Patriot League quarterback… started all 13 games… threw for 18 touchdowns compared to just six interceptions… added four rushing touchdowns… had four games of 17 completions, matching career high… threw for career-high 267 yards on the way at Fordham (10/25) on the way to Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week honors… fired three touchdown passes in wins over Duquesne (9/13) and Holy Cross (11/8)… had 57-yard rush against Crusaders as well… one of two recipients of James P. McConologue Award at season-ending banquet.
As a first-year (2024): Appeared in all 13 games, starting final four at quarterback… won back-to-back Patriot League Rookie of the Week awards final two weeks of regular season… Most Valuable Player of Rivalry 160 after completing 10-of-13 for 115 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 25 yards and a score… completed 16-of-21 for 204 yards and three touchdowns against Colgate (11/16)… had 45-yard rushing touchdown in home opener against Wagner (9/7)… went 14-for-18 for 199 yards with two touchdown passes in playoff win at Richmond (11/30)… threw for 200 yards against Bucknell (9/28)… rushed for 83 yards in win at Georgetown (11/2).
Before Lehigh: Two-time first team All-State quarterback… first and second team all-county… school career record holder with 7,536 passing yards, 121 total touchdowns and 592 completions… also played lacrosse.
Personal: Son of Eric and Tara Johnson… brothers Gavin and Owen and sister Maddy… father played football at Gettysburg… brother played football at Ursinus.
CAREER STATISTICS
PASSING RUSHING
CAREER HIGHS
Completions: 17, 5x, at Colgate, 11/15/25
Attempts: 31, vs. Penn, 9/27/25
Pass Yards: 267, at Fordham, 10/25/25
Touchdown passes: 3, 3x, vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
Interceptions: 2, 3x, vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
Long Pass: 77 yards, at Lafayette, 11/22/25
Rushing attempts: 12, at Idaho, 12/7/24
Rushing yards: 83, at Georgetown, 11/2/24
Rushing TDs: 1, 8x, at Lafayette, 11/22/25
Long rush: 57 yards, vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
As a sophomore (2025): First team All-Patriot League quarterback… started all 13 games… threw for 18 touchdowns compared to just six interceptions… added four rushing touchdowns… had four games of 17 completions, matching career high… threw for career-high 267 yards on the way at Fordham (10/25) on the way to Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week honors… fired three touchdown passes in wins over Duquesne (9/13) and Holy Cross (11/8)… had 57-yard rush against Crusaders as well… one of two recipients of James P. McConologue Award at season-ending banquet.
As a first-year (2024): Appeared in all 13 games, starting final four at quarterback… won back-to-back Patriot League Rookie of the Week awards final two weeks of regular season… Most Valuable Player of Rivalry 160 after completing 10-of-13 for 115 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 25 yards and a score… completed 16-of-21 for 204 yards and three touchdowns against Colgate (11/16)… had 45-yard rushing touchdown in home opener against Wagner (9/7)… went 14-for-18 for 199 yards with two touchdown passes in playoff win at Richmond (11/30)… threw for 200 yards against Bucknell (9/28)… rushed for 83 yards in win at Georgetown (11/2).
Before Lehigh: Two-time first team All-State quarterback… first and second team all-county… school career record holder with 7,536 passing yards, 121 total touchdowns and 592 completions… also played lacrosse.
Personal: Son of Eric and Tara Johnson… brothers Gavin and Owen and sister Maddy… father played football at Gettysburg… brother played football at Ursinus.
CAREER STATISTICS
PASSING RUSHING
| Year | G | Comp. | Att. | Int. | Pct. | Yds. | TD | Lg. | Rush. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | Lg. |
| 2024 | 13 | 111 | 166 | 7 | 66.9 | 1372 | 10 | 54 | 70 | 307 | 4.4 | 4 | 45 |
| 2025 | 13 | 175 | 281 | 6 | 62.3 | 2510 | 18 | 77 | 76 | 451 | 5.9 | 4 | 57 |
| Total | 26 | 286 | 447 | 13 | 64.0 | 3882 | 28 | 77 | 146 | 758 | 5.2 | 8 | 57 |
CAREER HIGHS
Completions: 17, 5x, at Colgate, 11/15/25
Attempts: 31, vs. Penn, 9/27/25
Pass Yards: 267, at Fordham, 10/25/25
Touchdown passes: 3, 3x, vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
Interceptions: 2, 3x, vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
Long Pass: 77 yards, at Lafayette, 11/22/25
Rushing attempts: 12, at Idaho, 12/7/24
Rushing yards: 83, at Georgetown, 11/2/24
Rushing TDs: 1, 8x, at Lafayette, 11/22/25
Long rush: 57 yards, vs. Holy Cross, 11/8/25
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