Fayetteville, NC ââ'¬" Former Fayetteville State University football student-athlete Michael Johnson (Raleigh, NC) has been a defensive force as a rookie linebacker and defensive back for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League (IFL) during the 2016 season. Johnson has recorded 24.5 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss with a sack and an interception in five games played.

Johnson signed with Barnstormers on March 21, 2016 as a defensive back. The Iowa Barnstormers are a professional indoor football team based in Des Moines, Iowa. They are currently members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Barnstormers play a 16-game regular season schedule with their eight home games at Wells Fargo Arena.

In his senior season (2014), Johnson led the Broncos in several defensive categories, including tackles and interceptions. He recorded 79 tackles and grabbed a team-high three interceptions as well as two fumble recoveries, eight pass deflections, and five breakups.

Johnson was a three year starter for FSU. He concluded his Bronco's career with 227 tackles and 12 interceptions. Johnson earned multiple All-American and All-CIAA honors during his collegiate career.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to continue playing the game I love," said Johnson. "My goal is to make plays and make my team better. I look forward to finishing out this season strong and starting out fresh for the future."

The Barnstormers will return to action on Saturday, June 11th against the Sioux Falls Storm at 7:05 PM. Iowa will conclude the 2016 season at home on Saturday June 25th versus the Cedar Rapids Titans inside the Wells Fargo Arena.