A dual-threat quarterback with a big arm... Very quick on his feet with great ability to scramble.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2024)
Appeared in four games, including his first career start ... Completed 20 of 39 passes (51.3%) for 222 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for a quarterback rating of 102.96 ... Also had 18 rushes for 37 yards on the ground ... Made collegiate debut in the season opener against Texas A&M-Commerce, leading the Aztecs' final drive of the game ... Made first career start at California ... Was 13-of-29 (44.8%) for 156 yards with a touchdown and two picks ... Also rushed eight times for minus-two yards ... Came off the bench for a first half drive against Washington State, replacing an injuried Danny O'Neil ... Completed four of his five pass attempts for 41 yards ... Ran five times for 16 yards ... Led the final drive of the Utah State game on Nov. 23 ... Completed three of five passes for 25 yards ... Connected with Mekhi Shaw for a 12-yard touchdown to end the drive ... Also ran four times for 16 yards on the ground.
REDSHIRT SEASON (2023)
Utilized redshirt in his first year with the Aztecs.
HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at Chaminade College Prep in West Hills, California … Led the Eagles to a 10-3 record this past season and a California Division 2 semifinal playoff run … Chaminade finished 19th in the state in the final MaxPreps rankings … Captured first-team all-Mission League honors as a senior … According to MaxPreps, he threw for 1,679 yards and 15 touchdown passes, and rushed for 803 yards and 13 touchdowns in his senior campaign … Had four games with at least two touchdown passes and another four games of at least two rushing touchdowns in his senior season … Threw for 280 yards and rushed for a score in the Eagles 59-7 win over Crespi HS early in the 2022 season … Threw for a season-high 292 yards, rushed for 111 yards, and totaled five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing, in a 65-34 win over Notre Dame HS midway through the 2022 season … In the 2022 California Division 2 state semifinal he was 10-for-15 passing, and rushed for an additional 170 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-38 loss ... Earned honor roll recognition for his work in the classroom … Also played basketball in high school … Spent his first three years of high school at Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks, California … Is a three-star recruit by 247sports with a scout grade of 77 … Ranked by ESPN as the 16th-best dual threat quarterback in his class in the country, and the 79th best player from California with a scout grade of 77 ... Chose the Aztecs over offers from Arizona State, BYU, Florida State, Kansas, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Nevada, and San Jose State.
PERSONAL
Grew up in Oakland, Calif. before moving to Los Angeles where he played high school ball.
SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Completions: 13 at California (9/14/24)
Attempts: 29 at California (9/14/24)
Passing Yards: 156 at California (9/14/24)
Passing Touchdowns: 1 at Utah State (11/23/24), at California (9/14/24)
Long Pass: 40 at California (9/14/24)
Completion Pct. (min. 12 att.): 44.8 (13-of-29) at California (9/14/24)
Efficiency Rating (min. 12 att.): 87.60 at California (9/14/24)
Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson Season 2024
PositionQB
Weight220 lbs
Height6-4
ClassFreshman
HometownOakland, Calif.
Exp.RS
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