Marcellus Johnson, who was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft, appeared in each of the team's three preseason contests in 2024. He then signed to the Giants practice squad following the preseason but was released on Sept. 11. Johnson spent five seasons at Eastern Michigan (2018-22) before transferring to Missouri as a graduate student for his final collegiate season (2023). A native of Normal, Ill., Johnson played in 54 games as a student-athlete with the Eagles (44 games) and Tigers (10).