Herman Johnson (American football)

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Herman Johnson
Herman Johnson 2009 Pros vs. GI Joes Sept. 22, 2009.jpg
Johnson in September 2009
No. 67
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1985-01-29) January 29, 1985 (age 39)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:382 lb (173 kg)
Career information
High school: Denton (TX)
College: LSU
NFL draft: 2009  / Round: 5 / Pick: 167
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Herman Johnson III (born January 29, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.

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Early life

At birth, Johnson weighed 15 pounds and 14 ounces, making him the largest baby ever born in the state of Louisiana. [1]

Johnson attended Denton High School in Denton, Texas. As a senior, he allegedly did not allow an entire sack the whole season. He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2003.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com , Johnson was listed as the No. 3 offensive tackle prospect in the nation. [2]

College career

Johnson played college football at Louisiana State University from 2004 to 2008. He finished his career starting 38 of 52 games for the Tigers and was a member of their 2007 national championship team.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 7+1⁄4 in
(2.01 m)		364 lb
(165 kg)		36+1⁄2 in
(0.93 m)		11+3⁄8 in
(0.29 m)		5.63 s2.00 s3.28 s5.01 s8.58 s26+1⁄2 in
(0.67 m)		7 ft 10 in
(2.39 m)		21 reps
Values from NFL Combine and Pro Day [3]

Arizona Cardinals

Johnson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. [4] According to The Sporting News , Johnson was regarded as "somewhat of a 'tweener because he is almost too tall to play guard in most teams' schemes, but at the same time he lacks the athleticism to play tackle effectively in the NFL." [5]

On September 3, 2010, Johnson was cut from the Arizona Cardinals in order to make the 53 man limit for the 2011 season. He was later placed on the team's practice squad. [6]

Chicago Bears

He signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears on December 7, 2010. [7] He was waived by Chicago on July 30, 2011.

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References

  1. ↑ "Herman Johnson". NFL Enterprises LLC. 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2013. Being the "big man on campus" is nothing new for Johnson. He was the largest baby born in Louisiana, weighing in at 15 pounds, 14 ounces. The doctor who delivered Herman told his mother at the time that he was a future LSU Tiger.
  2. ↑ Rivals.com Offensive tackles 2004
  3. ↑ "LSU OG Herman Johnson : 2009 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
  4. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Pro Football War Room: Herman Johnson", SportingNews.com, April 26, 2009, archived from the original on August 21, 2009, retrieved August 18, 2009
  6. ↑ "Arizona Cardinals Make Cuts, but keep 4 quarterbacks for now", AZCentral.com, September 3, 2010
  7. ↑ "Herman Johnson signs 2 year deal w Chicago Bears...Congrats Big Herm!". Twitter.com. December 7, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
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