Johnson set several records for Emporia State in the 60m, 100m and 200m.  He had one of the best conference meets by a Hornet sprinter when he set GPAC outdoor records of 9.5 in the 100 yard dash, 21.2 in the 220 yard dash, and 41.6 in the 440 yard relay while being a part of the conference championship mile relay team as a junior in 1974. He also set the ESU indoor record at 6.2 in the 60 yard dash.