Anthony Johnson (cornerback)

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Anthony Johnson
No. 43 – Atlanta Falcons
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-04) February 4, 2000 (age 24)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Chaminade-Madonna
(Hollywood, Florida)
College: Virginia
Louisville
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Anthony Johnson (born February 4, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia and Louisville.

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Early life

Johnson grew up in Coconut Creek, Florida and attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. In 2016, Johnson earned all-state and All-Broward County honors while putting up 30 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and three interceptions. [1] Johnson would decide to commit to play college football at Louisville. [2] [3]

College career

Johnson played three years at Louisville and put up 43 tackles, four for a loss, two interceptions, 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles. [4] Johnson's best season for Louisville came in 2019 where he put up 27 tackles, two going for a loss, an interception, six pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles. [5] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Johnson announced that he would be transferring to the University of Virginia for his remaining years. [6] [7] In his first year with Virginia he put up 44 tackles, two going for a loss, three interceptions and five pass deflections. [8] Johnson had a breakout year in 2022, posting 51 tackles, three being for a loss, two interceptions, and 12 pass deflections. [9] For his stellar performance on the year he was named First team All-Atlantic Coast Conference. [10] After the end of the 2022 season Johnson declared for the NFL draft. [11] He would also earn an invite to the 2023 Senior Bowl. [12] In the senior bowl Johnson had an amazing game, intercepting a pass by Malik Cunningham and returning it for a touchdown. [13] [14]

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 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m)		205 lb
(93 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		4.63 s1.58 s2.65 s4.41 s7.06 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [15]

New Orleans Saints

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. [16] [17] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [18] [19] On October 9, 2023, Johnson was released. [20]

Green Bay Packers

On October 17, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad. [21] He was released on November 28 and re-signed to the practice squad on January 2, 2024. [22] [23] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024. [24] He was released on May 6, 2024. [25]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 15, 2024, Johnson signed with the Atlanta Falcons. [26]

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  5. ↑ "2019 Louisville Cardinals Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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