Temple University Athletics
Temple Mourns Passing of Tre Johnson
2.16.26 | Football
Temple University is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of former Owl football star Tre Johnson.
As one of the finest offensive linemen in the history of Temple football, Tre Johnson, who played for the Owls from 1989-93, was a three-time All-Big East selection. He earned third team All-American honors as a senior. He was a finalist for The Lombardi Award and played in the 1993 Senior Bowl. The Peekskill, N.Y. , native was the first Big East Conference player selected in the 1994 National Football League draft when the Washington Redskins picked him in the second round. After earning both a bachelor's degree (social administration, 1993) and master's degree (social work, 1994) from Temple, he had an outstanding NFL career, highlighted by his selection to the 2000 Pro Bowl. He was named to the Temple Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility.
Born Edward Stanton Johnson III, he always went by the name Tre.
His wife, Irene, posted the following message on Facebook:
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre' Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday February 15, 2026, during a brief family trip. His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock.Â
If you know Tre' you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children. Tre' lived for his kid's sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath. He shared his passion for Frenchie's and riding his motorcycle with me and his fellow biking buddies.
Many of you know Tre' most from his tremendous NFL football career. He was offensive guard who played eight incredible seasons primarily for the Washington Redskins (1994-2001) before he went to the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He was a standout at Temple University. He was a 1994 second round draft pick and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1999. He was known for his durability and strength during his time in Washington. He loved the game and prided himself on his tremendous knowledge of it.Â
After retirement, he also found his second career passion, education. He worked as a History Teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda Maryland, where he was beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty. His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.Â
We will miss him so much.💔💔💔
#TUMF
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As one of the finest offensive linemen in the history of Temple football, Tre Johnson, who played for the Owls from 1989-93, was a three-time All-Big East selection. He earned third team All-American honors as a senior. He was a finalist for The Lombardi Award and played in the 1993 Senior Bowl. The Peekskill, N.Y. , native was the first Big East Conference player selected in the 1994 National Football League draft when the Washington Redskins picked him in the second round. After earning both a bachelor's degree (social administration, 1993) and master's degree (social work, 1994) from Temple, he had an outstanding NFL career, highlighted by his selection to the 2000 Pro Bowl. He was named to the Temple Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility.
Born Edward Stanton Johnson III, he always went by the name Tre.
His wife, Irene, posted the following message on Facebook:
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre' Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday February 15, 2026, during a brief family trip. His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock.Â
If you know Tre' you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children. Tre' lived for his kid's sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath. He shared his passion for Frenchie's and riding his motorcycle with me and his fellow biking buddies.
Many of you know Tre' most from his tremendous NFL football career. He was offensive guard who played eight incredible seasons primarily for the Washington Redskins (1994-2001) before he went to the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He was a standout at Temple University. He was a 1994 second round draft pick and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1999. He was known for his durability and strength during his time in Washington. He loved the game and prided himself on his tremendous knowledge of it.Â
After retirement, he also found his second career passion, education. He worked as a History Teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda Maryland, where he was beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty. His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.Â
We will miss him so much.💔💔💔
#TUMF
Â
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