Juwan Johnson

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Juwan Johnson
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Johnson in 2021
No. 83 – New Orleans Saints
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-13) September 13, 1996 (age 28)
Stratford, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: Glassboro
College: Penn State (2015–2018)
Oregon (2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
Roster status:Active/PUP
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Receptions:111
Receiving yards:1,210
Receiving touchdowns:16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Juwan Johnson (born September 13, 1996) is an American professional football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and Oregon and signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

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Early life

Born in Stratford, New Jersey, Johnson was raised in Glassboro, New Jersey and played prep football at Glassboro High School. [1]

College career

Johnson played college football at Penn State from 2015 to 2018 before transferring to Oregon for his senior year. [2]

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 4 in
(1.93 m)		230 lb
(104 kg)		34+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m)		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		4.58 s1.62 s2.68 s4.37 s6.94 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		14 reps
All values from NFL Combine [3] [4]

Johnson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020. [5] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, [6] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. [7] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24, October 31, December 5, and December 12 for the team's weeks 7, 8, 13, and 14 games against the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. [8] [9] [10] [11] He was signed to the active roster on December 19. [12]

Johnson played in 14 games (starting 2) for New Orleans in 2021, accumulating 159 yards and 4 touchdowns on 13 receptions. [13] In 2022, Johnson played in 16 games for the Saints, hauling in 42 receptions for 508 yards and a career–high (and team–high) 7 touchdowns. [14]

On March 11, 2023, Johnson signed a two-year contract extension with the Saints. [15] He played in 13 games (starting 11) for the Saints in 2023, recording 37 receptions for 368 yards and 4 touchdowns. [16]

On June 13, 2024, it was announced that Johnson would undergo foot surgery, causing him to be questionable for the start of the regular season. [17]

On July 18, 2024, Johnson was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. [18]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2020 NO 744399.819000
2021 NO 1421315912.227400
2022 NO 16124250812.141700
2023 NO 1311373689.932400
Total 5029961,07411.2411500

Personal life

Johnson is a Christian. [19] [20] He is married to Chanen Johnson. They have two daughters. [21]

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References

  1. ↑ Juwan Johnson, Penn State Nittany Lions football. Accessed October 25, 2020. "Hometown: Glassboro, N.J.; High School: Glassboro... Born September 13, 1996 in Stratford, New Jersey."
  2. ↑ Wogenrich, Mark (February 14, 2019). "Former Penn State receiver Juwan Johnson transferring to Oregon". mcall.com. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Juwan Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Juwan Johnson, Oregon, WR, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Saints add 13 undrafted free agents". NewOrleansSaints.com. April 27, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Saints announce 53-man roster reductions for 2020". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  7. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  8. ↑ Just, Amie (October 24, 2020). "Saints to use Austin Carr, Juwan Johnson as COVID-19 replacements, activate Will Clapp too for game vs. Panthers". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  9. ↑ Just, Amie (October 31, 2020). "Saints sign WR Tommylee Lewis to 53-man roster, elevate 3 practice squad players for Bears game". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  10. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. December 5, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  11. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  12. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Juwan Johnson signs a 2-year extension with the Saints after breakout 2022 season". nola.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Saints 2022 Year-In-Review: Juwan Johnson". si.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  15. ↑ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with tight end Juwan Johnson on two-year contract extension". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Juwan Johnson 2023 Stats per Game - NFL". espn.com. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  17. ↑ Terrell, Katherine (June 13, 2024). "Source: Saints TE Johnson needs foot surgery". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  18. ↑ "New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk placed on Reserve/PUP list". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  19. ↑ Romano, Jason. "SS PODCAST: Saints tight end Juwan Johnson on internet fame, salvation over circumstances". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  20. ↑ "SAINTS WR JUWAN JOHNSON PUTS 'SALVATION OVER CIRCUMSTANCES'". Movieguide. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  21. ↑ Siwak, Miranda. "New Orleans Saints' Juwan Johnson and Wife Chanen Welcome Baby No. 2: 'You Are So Loved'". Us Weekly. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
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