Quindell Johnson

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Quindell Johnson
No. 26 – Chicago Bears
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-05) November 5, 1999 (age 24)
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)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 11, 2023
Tackles:3
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Quindell Johnson (born November 5, 1999) is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers 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]

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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 .
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