Ben Johnson (offensive tackle)

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Ben Johnson
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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1980-04-07) April 7, 1980 (age 44)
Brussels, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:329 lb (149 kg)
Career information
High school: Brussels (WI) Southern Door
College: Wisconsin
NFL draft: 2003  / Round: 7 / Pick: 216
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Ben Johnson (born April 7, 1980) is an American former professional football offensive tackle of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft. [2] He played college football at Wisconsin.

Johnson was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and San Diego Chargers.

Personal life

Johnson is a cousin of former Wisconsin teammate and NFL offensive lineman Al Johnson, who was also drafted in the 2003 NFL draft.

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References

  1. "Ben Johnson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  2. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.