Ben Johnson (offensive tackle)

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Ben Johnson
No. 74
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 a former American 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. [1] 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. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.