Fred Johnson (offensive lineman)

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Fred Johnson
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Johnson with the Cincinnati Bengals
No. 74 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-05) June 5, 1997 (age 27)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:326 lb (148 kg)
Career information
High school: Royal Palm Beach (FL)
College: Florida
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2024
Games played:47
Games started:8
Player stats at PFR

Fred Johnson (born June 5, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators.

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College career

Johnson played college football for the University of Florida. [1]

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 7+18 in
(2.01 m)
326 lb
(148 kg)
34 in
(0.86 m)
10+58 in
(0.27 m)
5.32 s1.87 s3.13 s5.09 s7.91 s24.5 in
(0.62 m)
8 ft 8 in
(2.64 m)
20 reps
Sources: [2] [3] [4]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Johnson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2019. After making the Steelers initial 53-man roster, he was waived on October 11. [5]

Cincinnati Bengals

On October 14, 2019, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals. [6]

Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 6, 2020, [7] and activated on November 20. [8]

On March 14, 2022, the Bengals placed a restricted free agent tender on Johnson. However, on March 22, after signing the tender, Johnson was released. [9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On April 4, 2022, Johnson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [10] He was waived on November 1. [11]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 8, 2022, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles. [12] On February 15, 2023, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles. [13]

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References

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  2. "Fred Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  3. "2019 NFL Draft Scout Fred Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
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  5. Varley, Teresa (October 11, 2019). "Steelers activate Lynch, Edmunds". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  6. "Bengals Acquire Johnson, Place Wynn On Reserve/Injured". Bengals.com. October 14, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  7. Roling, Clint (November 7, 2020). "Bengals send Trae Waynes, Fred Johnson to Reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  8. "Fred Johnson, Margus Hunt Return To Roster". Bengals.com. November 20, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  9. Baby, Ben (March 22, 2022). "Cincinnati Bengals waive OL Fred Johnson less than an hour after signing him". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  10. Smith, Scott (April 4, 2022). "Bucs Sign Fred Johnson, Bolster OL Depth". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  11. Smith, Scott (November 1, 2022). "Bucs Waive T Fred Johnson". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  12. Hurley, Sage (November 8, 2022). "Eagles sign S Andre Chachere to the active roster, T Fred Johnson to practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  13. "Eagles sign 9 players to Reserve/Futures deals". theeagleswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.