Darryl Johnson (American football)

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Darryl Johnson
Personal information
Born: (1997-04-04) April 4, 1997 (age 26)
Kingsland, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school: Camden County (Georgia)
College: North Carolina A&T (2015–2018)
Position: Linebacker
NFL Draft: 2019  / Round: 7 / Pick: 225
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • MEAC Defensive Player of the Year (2018)
  • 2× First-team All-MEAC (2017, 2018)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:34
Sacks:2.0
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Darryl Johnson Jr. (born April 4, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina A&T.

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Early years

Johnson grew up in Kingsland, Georgia. He committed to play college football at North Carolina A&T, which was the only school that gave him an offer following an injury during his high school senior year. In his final year with the Aggies, he racked up 55 total tackles (19 for a loss) and 10.5 sacks, earning the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference defensive player of the year award. [1] [2] Johnson declared for the NFL draft following his redshirt junior year. [3]

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 Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)		253 lb
(115 kg)		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		4.82 s1.65 s2.78 s4.56 s6.97 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [4] [5]

Buffalo Bills

Johnson was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. [1] [6]

Carolina Panthers

On August 30, 2021, the Bills traded Johnson to the Carolina Panthers for a 2022 sixth round pick. [7] He was placed on injured reserve on October 30, 2021 with a hamstring injury. [8] He was activated on December 7. [9]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Panthers. [10]

Seattle Seahawks

On August 31, 2022, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. [11] He suffered a foot injury in Week 4 and placed on injured reserve on October 7. [12]

San Francisco 49ers

On June 6, 2023, Johnson signed with the San Francisco 49ers. [13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 4, 2023. [14] He was released on August 16.

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References

  1. 1 2 Mendelson, Nate (April 27, 2019). "3 things to know about defensive end Darryl Johnson". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Johnson Named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year". NCATAggies.com. December 4, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  3. ↑ Mills, Jeff (January 15, 2019). "A&T football star Darryl Johnson declares for early entry in NFL draft". Greensboro News and Record. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Darryl Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Darryl Johnson Jr., North Carolina AT, DE, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  6. ↑ Parrino, Matt (April 27, 2019). "Buffalo Bills select EDGE Darryl Johnson, TE Tommy Sweeney in Round 7 of NFL Draft". newyorkupstate.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  7. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 30, 2021). "Panthers trade for Bills DE Darryl Johnson". Panthers.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Gantt, Darin (October 30, 2021). "Panthers activate Stephon Gilmore, place Darryl Johnson on IR". Panthers.com.
  9. ↑ Gantt, Darin (December 7, 2021). "Panthers activate defensive end Darryl Johnson". Panthers.com.
  10. ↑ "Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster". Panthers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ Boyle, John (August 31, 2022). "Seahawks Claim CB Isaiah Dunn & DE Darryl Johnson Off Waivers". Seahawks.com.
  12. ↑ Boyle, John (October 7, 2022). "Seahawks Place LB Darryl Johnson On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
  13. ↑ "49ers Sign a Defensive Lineman, Waive a Wide Receiver". 49ers.com. June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  14. ↑ "49ers Sign DL Hayes; Place DL Johnson on the Injured Reserve List". 49ers.com. August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
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