Leonard Johnson (defensive back, born 1998)

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Leonard Johnson
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Johnson with the Edmonton Elks in 2025
No. 32 – Edmonton Elks
Position Defensive back
CFL status American
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-07-03) July 3, 1998 (age 27)
Hayden, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolHayden
College Duke
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Leonard Johnson (born July 3, 1998) is an American professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Duke.

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Early life

Leonard Johnson was born on July 3, 1998, in Hayden, Alabama. [1] He attended Hayden High School. [2]

College career

Johnson played college football for the Duke Blue Devils of Duke University. He was redshirted in 2017. [3] He played in 47 games, starting 39, from 2018 to 2021, recording career totals of 118 solo tackles, 47 assisted tackles, six interceptions for 83 yards and one touchdown, 18 pass breakups, two sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. [4] Johnson graduated from Duke with a sociology degree with minors in education and marketing management. [5]

Professional career

Johnson had a impressive performance at Duke's Pro Day, but later suffered a torn ACL and torn meniscus during a workout before the 2022 NFL draft. [5] He went undrafted and spent the year going to physical therapy and working as a plumber. [5]

New York Giants

Johnson signed with the New York Giants on March 21, 2023. [6] He was waived/injured on July 19 with a knee injury and reverted to injured reserve the next day. [6] He was waived from injured reserve on July 25, 2023. [6]

Toronto Argonauts

Johnson signed with the Toronto Argonauts on December 29, 2023. [6] He was moved to the practice roster on July 2, promoted to the active roster on July 10, and moved back to the practice roster on July 18. [6] He was released on August 31, 2024. [6] Johnson dressed in four games, all starts, for the Argonauts during the 2024 season, posting 24 tackles on defense. [2]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Johnson was signed to the practice roster of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on September 8, 2024. [6] He was released on September 23, 2024. [6]

Edmonton Elks

Johnson signed with the Edmonton Elks on December 9, 2024. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Leonard Johnson". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Leonard Johnson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ Shanahan, Tom (August 17, 2021). "Johnson's DB teammates showing him path to the NFL". TomShanahanReport.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Leonard Johnson". Sports Reference . Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Dunleavy, Ryan (April 13, 2023). "Undrafted Leonard Johnson goes from plumbing job to NFL chance with Giants". New York Post . Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Leonard Johnson". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
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