Johnny Johnson (football player)
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| Johnny Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | June 11, 1968 |
| Place of birth: | Santa Clara, CA |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Running Back |
| Jersey №: | 39 |
| College: | San José State University |
| NFL Draft: | 1990 / Round: 7 / Pick 169 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1990-1992 1993-1994 |
Phoenix Cardinals New York Jets |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1 |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Johnny Johnson (born June 11, 1968 in Santa Clara, CA) is a retired National Football League running back who played for the New York Jets and Phoenix Cardinals between 1990 and 1994.
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[edit] Professional Career
He played in the 1990 Pro Bowl. After playing for 3 seasons for the Cardinals, Johnson was traded during the 1993 NFL Draft to the New York Jets, in exchange for the Cardinals moving from the Number 4 pick in the draft to the Jets' Number 3 draft position. The Cardinals badly wanted Garrison Hearst, who also played Running Back, so the Cardinals were willing to part with Johnson just to move up one draft spot. [1]
After arriving on the Jets, Johnny Johnson was named Jets team MVP in 1993 in a vote by his teammates. Johnson finished the season ranked second in the AFC in total yards from scrimmage. He was one of only two backs to lead his team in rushing and receptions.
[edit] College Career
Johnson graduated from San Jose State University and Cabrillo College.
[edit] High School Career
He prepped at Santa Cruz High School.
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Jets Trade Down But Still Move Up", New York Times, April 26, 1993
