Johnnie Johnson (American football)
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Johnnie Johnson | |
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Date of birth: | October 8, 1956 |
Place of birth: | La Grange, Texas |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Cornerback Safety |
College: | Texas |
NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17 |
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1980-1988 1989 |
Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks |
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
College Football Hall of Fame |
Johnnie Johnson was a member of the Los Angeles Rams from 1980 to 1988. He played cornerback and safety. Johnson played football for the University of Texas from 1976 to 1979. He was a unanimous All-America selection at defensive back in 1978 and 1979. Johnson was elected to College Football Hall of Fame in May 2007.
Preceded by Kent Hill |
Rams Rookie of the Year Award 1980 |
Succeeded by Jairo Penaranda |
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