Cedric Johnson

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Cedric Johnson
No. 52 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-06) September 6, 2002 (age 21)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Davidson
(Mobile, Alabama)
College: Ole Miss (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 6 / Pick: 214
Career history
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Cedric Edward Johnson (born September 6, 2002) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Ole Miss.

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High school career

Johnson attended Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama. As a senior, he had 56 tackles and 16 sacks. He committed to the University of Mississippi to play college football. [1]

College career

As a true freshman at Ole Miss in 2020, Johnson played in all 10 games as a linebacker and had seven tackles and three sacks. As a sophomore in 2021, he started 11 of 13 games at defensive end, recording 33 tackles and 6.5 sacks. [2] [3] He started eight of 11 games his junior year in 2022, finishing the season with 32 tackles and four sacks. [4] Johnson returned to Ole Miss for his senior season in 2023. [5] He was selected to play in the 2024 Senior Bowl. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		260 lb
(118 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.63 s1.61 s2.70 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8]

Johnson was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 6th round (214th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Ben (June 18, 2019). "Davidson DE commits to SEC West school". AL.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ Katz, Michael (August 25, 2022). "New numbers bring new goals for Ole Miss' Cedric Johnson, Deantre Prince". The Dispatch. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  3. ↑ Davis, Jake (July 21, 2022). "I never thought I'd be in a position like this: Cedric Johnson eager to step into leadership role for Ole Miss defense". The Oxford Eagle. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Cedric Johnson: Ole Miss football DE's health key for Pete Golding". The Clarion Ledger.
  5. ↑ Katz, Michael (September 21, 2023). "Cedric Johnson has always stayed true to himself". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (December 11, 2023). "Mobile native Cedric Johnson accepts Senior Bowl invitation". AL.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Cedric Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Cedric Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  9. ↑ Marcum, Jason (April 27, 2024). "Bengals land Cedric Johnson in Round 6 of NFL Draft". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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