Richard Johnson (defensive back)

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Richard Johnson
No. 23
Position Cornerback
Personal information
Born (1963-09-16) September 16, 1963 (age 62)
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Thornton Township (IL)
College Wisconsin
NFL draft 1985: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games98
Interceptions 15
Defensive touchdowns 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard James Johnson (born September 16, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for eight seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American and All-Big Ten cornerback in 1984 for the Wisconsin Badgers. He was selected by the Oilers in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft with the 11th overall pick. [1]

Johnson played for the Wisconsin from 1982 to 1984, and as a senior he helped lead the 1984 Badgers team to the Hall of Fame Bowl. That season, he set the school single-season record with six blocked kicks — including three in a single game against Missouri — as well as three interceptions, seven passes defended, and four tackles for a loss. In total, 16 players from that team went on to play in the NFL, and Johnson was one of three first-round draft picks along with Al Toon and Darryl Sims. [2]

Johnson played for the Oilers from 1985 to 1992, appearing in 98 NFL games. He finished his career with 15 interceptions, and had an eight-interception season in 1990. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ↑ Owczarski, Jim (May 17, 2012). "Milwaukee Talks: Mustangs head coach Bob Landsee". OnMilwaukee.com. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Wisconsin Football Countdown: No. 29, Richard Johnson". BadgerOfHonor.com. August 7, 2015.


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