Jerome Johnson (American football)

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Jerome Johnson
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Position: Fullback/Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1985-01-19) January 19, 1985 (age 39)
Los Angeles, California
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school: Susan Miller Dorsey
(Los Angeles, California)
College: Oregon
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Jerome Johnson (born January 19, 1985) is a former American football fullback. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Oregon.

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Johnson was also a member of the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals.

Early years

Johnson was a graduate of Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California, and was a two-time All-City selection. 2001 City Champion.

College career

Johnson played for one year at West Los Angeles Community College. In 2006, he played in 12 games with no starts on defense as a linebacker and on special teams, recording one tackle at the University of Nevada. In 2007, he played in all 13 games with eight starts at inside linebacker and was fifth on the team with 58 tackles, 6 pass breakups 6.5 tackles for loss and recovered two fumbles and forced one. He received the BLACK OUT award for hardest hitter. In 2008 Johnson played 13 games at linebacker and made 86 tackles (10 for losses) 8 PBU's and one interception for 28 yards, which he returned for a touchdown. He received the BLACK OUT award and Fireman Award for playing all 3 linebacker positions in a season.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Johnson was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2009. During the 2009 preseason he had three receptions for 22 yards and one rush for two yards in four games played. He was released on September 5, 2009.

New York Giants

Johnson was signed by the New York Giants on January 6, 2010. He was waived by the Giants on September 4, 2010. [1]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 5, 2010, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on September 14, 2010.

Personal

Johnson's brother Jeremiah played at Oregon and signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Houston Texans in 2009.

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References

  1. "New York Giants 2010 Roster Transactions - ESPN (UK)".