Rick Johnson (gridiron football)

Rick Johnson
No. 16
Date of birth: January 21, 1961
Place of birth: Wheaton, Illinois
Career information
Status: Retired
CFL status: International
Position(s): QB
College: Southern Illinois
NFL Draft: 1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48
Drafted by: Los Angeles Rams
Organizations
As player:
1984-1985
1985-1988
1989
Oklahoma/Arizona Outlaws (USFL)
Calgary Stampeders
Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star: 1986

Rick Johnson (born January 2, 1961) is a former all-star quarterback in the Canadian Football League.

Johnson was a graduate of the Southern Illinois University. He played in the United States Football League for the Oklahoma/Arizona Outlaws in 1984. He moved to Canada in 1985, and played for the Calgary Stampeders. He was a CFL All-Star in 1986.

After retiring from football, he became an actor and movie director. He directed the film Rustin.

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