Johnnie Poe

For the Princeton football player, college football coach, and soldier of fortune, see Johnny Poe.
Johnnie Poe
Date of birth (1959-08-29) August 29, 1959
Place of birth St. Louis, Missouri
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback
College Missouri
NFL draft 1981 / Round: 6
Career history
As player
1981-1987 New Orleans Saints
Career stats

Johnnie Edward Poe (born August 29, 1959) is a former professional American football cornerback who spent his 7-year NFL career with the New Orleans Saints. Poe played college football at the University of Missouri, before being drafted to the Saints in 1981.

Johnnie played a total of 100 games over his seven-year career, in which he amassed 17 interceptions, 73 yards from 9 punt returns, and 2 touchdowns. 1983 is arguably Johnnie's best year as he picked off 7 passes and ran back one interception for a touchdown.


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