Quinn Johnson

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Quinn Johnson
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Johnson with the Packers in 2011
No. 45, 44
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1986-09-30) September 30, 1986 (age 37)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school: West St. John
(Edgard, Louisiana)
College: Louisiana State
NFL draft: 2009  / Round: 5 / Pick: 145
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:13
Receiving yards:100
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Quinn Marcus Johnson (born September 30, 1986) is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Johnson was a part of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship team as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at LSU.

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He has also played for the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos.

Early years

Johnson attended West Saint John High School in Edgard, Louisiana, where he was a member of the Rams 2003 2A State Championship team.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Johnson was selected in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Packers. [1]

With Johnson on the roster, the 2010 Packers went on to win Super Bowl XLV. Johnson appeared in the first three games of the playoffs, but was listed inactive for the Super Bowl. Johnson had a first-down reception in the Packers' 21–16 Wild Card Round victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. [2]

Tennessee Titans

On September 3, 2011, Johnson was traded to the Tennessee Titans. He was released on October 7, 2011, to make room on the roster for fullback Ahmard Hall who was returning to the team from a four-game suspension. [3]

Denver Broncos

On October 10, 2011, the Denver Broncos received Johnson off of waivers from the Tennessee Titans. Johnson was then waived by the Broncos and the Tennessee Titans claimed him off of waivers. On December 3, 2013, Johnson re-signed with the Titans. [4]

Despite appearing as a back in five NFL seasons, 44 games, recording rushing attempts and 13 receptions, Johnson never scored a touchdown in his NFL career. [5]

Personal life

Johnson is cousins with Dillon Gordon who was an offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Carolina Panthers, last appearing in 2019. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Quinn Johnson's 2010 NFL game log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Titans Waive Nine Players; Trade for Quinn Johnson". Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  4. ↑ Twitter / TennesseeTitans: The #Titans have agreed to terms with fullback Quinn Johnson & tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.
  5. ↑ "Quinn Johnson's Pro Football Reference page". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  6. ↑ "LSU Tigers: Dillon Gordon". LSUsports.com. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
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