Johnny Treadwell is a former American football player who played at the offensive guard and linebacker positions for the University of Texas from 1960-1962. He was a consensus first-team All-American in 1961 and was also named an Academic All-American in 1962 and 1963. The Houston Post named him the Most Valuable Player on defense in the Southwest Conference for 1962, and he played in the 1963 Hula Bowl.