Anthony Johnson (cornerback)

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Anthony Johnson
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
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Anthony Johnson (born February 4, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. 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] He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 27. [27]

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  2. ↑ Furones, David. "Chaminade CB Anthony Johnson commits to Louisville". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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  10. ↑ "Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams". Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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