Jesse Johnson (American football)

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Jesse Johnson
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1957-08-23) August 23, 1957 (age 66)
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: East (Cheyenne, Wyoming)
College: Colorado
NFL draft: 1980  / Round: 4 / Pick: 95
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:45
Player stats at PFR

Jesse Johnson (born August 23, 1957) is an American former professional football player. Johnson played football at the University of Colorado. He was drafted by the New York Jets in 1980. Jesse played 4 seasons for the Jets, splitting his time between Cornerback and Safety.

After playing football, Johnson spent nearly 30 years working for Altria.

As of 2023 he splits his time between Midlothian, VA and Naples, FL. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ "Where Are They Now: Jesse Johnson". newyorkjets.com. Archived from the original on 2023-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-26.


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