Johnny Baldwin

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Johnny Baldwin
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-04-01) April 1, 1984 (age 40)
Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: McAdory (AL)
College: Alabama A&M
NFL draft: 2007  / round: 5 / pick: 158
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× All-SWAC (2004–2006)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Johnny Baldwin (born April 1, 1984) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. [1] He played college football at Alabama A&M. [2]

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Baldwin was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and California Redwoods.

Early life

Baldwin attended McAdory High School in McCalla, Alabama and was a student and a standout in football. In football, he played linebacker and as a senior, he was an All-Area selection and an All-District selection.

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References

  1. "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  2. "Johnny Baldwin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.