Buddy Johnson (American football)

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Buddy Johnson
No. 57 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-27) February 27, 1999 (age 25)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
College: Texas A&M (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 4 / Pick: 140
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:6
Player stats at PFR

Devodrick "Buddy" Johnson (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. [1]

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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
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.58 s1.62 s2.63 s4.07 s7.09 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)
All values from Pro Day [2] [3]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round, 140th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. [4] On May 18, 2021, Johnson signed his four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh. [5]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Steelers. [6]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Johnson signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers. [7] He was released on October 18. [8]

Houston Texans

On November 1, 2022, Johnson was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. [9]

Chicago Bears

On July 25, 2023, Johnson signed with the Chicago Bears. [10] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2023, and reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list the next day after failing to be claimed off the waiver wire. [11] [12]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 24, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. [13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Buddy Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Buddy Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ Varley, Teresa (May 1, 2021). "Steelers select Johnson in the fourth round". Steelers.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ Parks, Rory (May 18, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/18/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Buddy Johnson: Let go by Steelers". CBSSports.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  7. ↑ Madson, Kyle (September 5, 2022). "49ers add 2 players to practice squad ahead of Week 1 practice". USAToday.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ "49ers Sign Benkert, Hollman to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. October 18, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-1-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. November 1, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Chicago Bears sign linebacker Buddy Johnson - On Tap Sports Net". On Tap Sports Net. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Bears Cut Former Steelers LB Buddy Johnson". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Bears' Buddy Johnson: Lands on injured reserve". CBSSports.com. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  13. ↑ Brock, Todd. "Cowboys add 4 to practice squad, including big tight end". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  14. ↑ Ochoa, R. J. (January 15, 2024). "The offseason has begun for the Dallas Cowboys". Blogging The Boys. SB Nation. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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