Bill Johnson (running back)

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Bill Johnson
Personal information
Born: (1960-10-31) October 31, 1960 (age 63)
Poughkeepsie, New York
Career information
College: Arkansas State
Position: Running back
NFL Draft: 1984  / Round: 2 (supplemental) / Pick: 38
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:475
Average:5.5
Touchdowns:1

William Thomas Johnson (born October 31, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, New York) is a former professional American football player from 1984 to 1987 in both the USFL and the NFL.

Primarily a running back, Johnson played college football at Arkansas State University, lettering in 1979, 1980 and 1982. [1] Following his collegiate career, he was drafted by the Denver Gold in the 17th round in the 1984 USFL Draft.

Johnson played two years with the Gold. In his first season, he rushed the ball 36 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns (and another touchdown receiving). [2] In the Gold's final season, he finished 1985 as the 3rd highest rusher in the league with 1261 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 337 yards and another touchdown. [2]

Johnson was selected by the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (38th pick) of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL players. [3] [4] After the USFL folded, Johnson joined the Bengals, where he played from 1985 to 1987. During his NFL career, he amassed 475 yards on 85 carries and scored one touchdown.

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