Cam Johnson

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Cam Johnson
Cam Johnson 2014.JPG
Johnson with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
No. 50, 59, 57
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1990-05-24) May 24, 1990 (age 34)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Gonzaga College
(Washington, D.C.)
College: Virginia
NFL draft: 2012  / round: 7 / pick: 237
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:40
Sacks:3.0
Forced fumbles:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cameron Johnson (born May 24, 1990) [1] is a former American football linebacker and defensive end. He was a two-sport star at Gonzaga College High School (basketball and football) in Washington, D.C. He then played college football at Virginia, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.

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Early life

Johnson attended Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C., U.S. He played both wide receiver and defensive back. As a senior, he caught 22 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. He was named to the second-team all-conference at wide receiver. He was also a standout basketball player, earning all-conference honors.

Considered only a three-star recruit by Rivals.com , he was rated as the No. 40 safety prospect in the nation. [2] He accepted a scholarship to Virginia over other offers from Georgia, Duke, Miami, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and Maryland.

College career

As a freshman in 2008, he played in 6 games, mostly as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. He recorded 7 total tackles, including 2 tackles for loss. In 2009, he played in all 12 games for the Cavaliers, starting in 10 of them as an outside linebacker. He recorded 40 tackles including 5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. In 2010, the Cavaliers defense switched their scheme from a 3–4 to a 4–3, allowing Johnson to move from outside linebacker to defensive end. As a junior in 2010, he started in 12 games, and recorded his best statistical season of his career. He recorded 53 total tackles, including 14.5 for loss and 6.5 sacks, he also recovered two fumbles. In 2011, his final season, his performance dropped off due to several nagging injuries, but still managed to start in all 12 games. He recorded 30 total tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and 4 sacks, he also forced two fumbles, one of which was recovered.

College statistics

YearGGSTacklesTFL - YardsSacks - Yards
20086072.0 - 30 - 0
20091210405.0 - 452 - 25
201012125314.5 - 616.5 - 45
201112123011.0 - 364.0 - 25
Tot.423413032.5 - 14512.5 - 95

Professional career

Johnson with the 49ers in 2012 Cam Johnson.jpg
Johnson with the 49ers in 2012
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 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		268 lb
(122 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.81 s1.61 s2.64 s4.38 s7.20 s35 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [3] [4]

San Francisco 49ers

Johnson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round (237th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. [5]

Indianapolis Colts

Johnson was acquired by the Indianapolis Colts via trade with the 49ers in exchange for a conditional draft pick on September 2, 2013. On September 5, 2015, Johnson was waived by the Colts.

Cleveland Browns

Johnson with the Browns in 2017 Cam Johnson (35537361964).jpg
Johnson with the Browns in 2017

On September 22, 2015, Johnson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. [6] On September 4, 2016, he was waived by the Browns. [7]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 27, 2016, Johnson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. [8]

Second stint with Browns

Johnson was signed by the Browns off the Cardinals' practice squad on October 1, 2016. [9] He was waived on August 29, 2017. [10]

Detroit Lions

On January 8, 2018, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Detroit Lions. [11] He was released on August 31, 2018. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Cam Johnson Stats, News and Video - DE". NFL.com .
  2. ↑ "Cameron Johnson - Yahoo! Sports". Archived from the original on April 25, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Cam Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2012 NFL Draft Scout Cam Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Browns sign LB Cam Johnson to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 22, 2015. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Browns claim 5 players, sign 4 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017.
  8. ↑ Urban, Darren. "Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Browns sign LB Cam Johnson, place Nate Orchard on IR". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 1, 2016. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Browns release DL Cam Johnson, DB Ed Reynolds II". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2017. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Lions sign DE Cam Johnson to Reserve-Future contract". DetroitLions.com. January 8, 2018. Archived from the original on February 11, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Lions announce roster". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2018.
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