The Los Angeles Rams drafted safety John Johnson III in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft, being the first defensive selection of the Sean McVay era. Johnson played well in his first four years with LA, with most remembering his crucial interception in overtime against the New Orlean Saints during the 2019 NFC Championship that set-up the game-winning field goal to send the Rams to their first Super Bowl under McVay.
Johnson III signed a three-year, $33.75 million dollar deal from the Cleveland Browns in 2021 upon the expiration of his rookie deal.