Dan Johnson (American football)

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Dan Johnson
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1960-05-17) May 17, 1960 (age 61)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College: Iowa State
NFL Draft: 1982  / Round: 7 / Pick: 170
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:94
Receiving yards:1,012
Touchdowns:16

Dan Johnson (born May 17, 1960) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for seven seasons for the Miami Dolphins. Before his NFL career, Jonson played college football at Iowa State University. He did not play until his Junior season, and caught only 4 passes that year (though they were good for 116 yards and two touchdowns). As a senior, Johnson caught 21 passes for 290 yards. He was later selected by Miami with their 7th round pick in the 1983 NFL draft. [1]

Johnson told ESPN's John Barr on January 28, 2011 that he took about 1000 pain killers per month during his playing days, as a result of the numerous injuries and broken bones he suffered. Teammates nicknamed him "King of Pain" as a result of all the broken bones he had during his career. He was also the only player to catch a touchdown pass from Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino in Super Bowl XIX.

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References

  1. "Dan Johnson College Stats".