Quindell Johnson

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Quindell Johnson
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-05) November 5, 1999 (age 25)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school: Edna Karr
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
College: Memphis (2018–2022)
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 11, 2023
Tackles:3
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Quindell Johnson (born November 5, 1999) is an American professional football safety. He played college football at Memphis and has also been a member of the Los Angeles Rams.

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Early life and education

Johnson was born on November 5, 1999. [1] He and his twin brother Kendell grew up playing on the same youth sports teams, attending the same schools and ultimately playing for the same college football team. [2] [3] He attended Edna Karr High School and helped them win back-to-back state championships in 2016 and 2017. [4] He committed to play college football for the Memphis Tigers, redshirting as a true freshman. [4]

Following his redshirt season, Johnson saw significant playing time in 2019 and totaled 58 tackles, two interceptions and four pass breakups. [4] In 2020, he earned second-team all-conference honors after having 81 total tackles, two forced fumbles and leading the American Athletic Conference (AAC) with 60 solo stops. [5] [6] He started all 12 games in 2021 and had 104 tackles, earning second-team all-conference honors while ranking 12th nationally with 66 solo stops. [4] [7] Johnson returned for a final season in 2022 and had a conference-leading four interceptions that placed him 22nd nationally; he additionally posted 77 tackles, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles on his way to being named first-team All-AAC. [6] He finished his collegiate career with 320 tackles, 24 pass breakups and 10 interceptions. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		201 lb
(91 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.55 s1.58 s2.53 s4.24 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from Pro Day [9]

Los Angeles Rams

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Johnson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. [10] He was waived at the final roster cuts, on August 29, 2023. [11]

Chicago Bears

Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears after not making the final roster of the Rams. [12]

Johnson was waived on August 26, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the following day. [13] [14]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 18, 2024, Johnson was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He was released on January 7, 2025. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "Quindell Johnson Biography". ESPN . Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  2. ↑ Bonner II, Frank (October 20, 2022). "Tigers safety Quindell Johnson, twin brother Kendell have unbreakable bond". Daily Memphian. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  3. ↑ Barnes, Evan (August 7, 2022). "How loyalty, family helped shape Memphis DB Quindell Johnson's return for senior year". The Commercial Appeal .
  4. 1 2 3 4 "NFL Draft Profile: Quindell Johnson, Safety, Memphis Tigers". Sports Illustrated . December 18, 2022.
  5. ↑ Greer, Jarvis (July 20, 2021). "2 Tigers make national watch lists for college football". WMC-TV.
  6. 1 2 Pool, Colton (April 27, 2023). "NFL Draft: Quindell Johnson's Draft Stock Hinges On Memphis Defensive Back's Versatility". HERO Sports.
  7. ↑ "Quindell Johnson". Memphis Tigers.
  8. ↑ Carlin, Skyler (May 3, 2023). "Quindell Johnson named as UDFA to watch for Rams in 2023". USA Today .
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Quindell Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ Cody, Colin (April 30, 2023). "Johnson, Doyle and Murray sign as undrafted rookie free agents". WREG-TV.
  11. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 29, 2023). "Rams waive 36 players ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline". Los Angeles Rams.
  12. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (August 30, 2023). "Bears claim rookie DB Quindell Johnson off waivers from Rams". USA Today .
  13. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 26, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears waive nine players". ChicagoBears.com.
  14. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 28, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears sign Rams finally activate John Johnson III from IR, make 3 other roster moves to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
  15. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron. "Rams finally activate John Johnson III from IR, make 3 other roster moves". Rams Wire. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
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