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)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Johnny Baldwin (born April 1, 1984) is a former professional American and Canadian football linebacker. He was drafted 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 years

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.