Tre'Von Johnson

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Tre'von Johnson
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-02-10) February 10, 1995 (age 29)
St. Louis, Missouri
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Hunter (West Valley City, Utah)
College: Weber State (2013–2016)
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Tre'Von Johnson (born February 10, 1995) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Weber State University.

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Early years

Johnson attended Hunter High School, where he was a two-way play at running back and safety. As a senior, he registered 98 carries for 633 yards, 11 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He earned second-team All-region and 5A honorable-mention All-state honors.

He accepted a football scholarship from Weber State University. As a freshman, he 38 tackles (14 solo) and 2 tackles for loss. The next year he started in 11 games at safety, recording 62 tackles (fourth on the team), 3.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback pressure and one pass defensed. Against Portland State University, he had 14 tackles (seven solo).

As a junior, he was moved to linebacker, tallying 10 starts, 66 tackles (fourth on the team),4.5 sacks (sixth in the conference), 9.5 tackles for loss (eighth in the conference). Against the University of Montana, he had 13 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.

As a senior, he posted 92 tackles, 4.5 sacks (led the team), 12.5 tackles for loss (sixth in the conference). Against the University of South Dakota, he made 15 tackles.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Johnson signed the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2017. [1] He was waived by the Cardinals on September 2. [2]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 27, 2017, Johnson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. [3] On December 26, he was promoted to the active roster to secure his rights for the 2018 season. [4]

On September 1, 2018, Johnson was waived by the Cowboys. [5]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 14, 2018, Johnson was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, but was released four days later. [6] [7]

Los Angeles Chargers

On October 10, 2018, Johnson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. [8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 13, 2018. [9] He was waived on December 13, 2018 and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 14, 2019. [11]

On August 2, 2019, Johnson was waived/injured by the Chargers and placed on injured reserve. [12] He was released on December 5, 2019.

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References

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  2. Urban, Darren (September 2, 2017). "Cardinals Make Moves To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  3. "Report: Cowboys sign LB Tre'Von Johnson to practice squad". 247Sports.com. December 28, 2017.
  4. "Report: Cowboys release Justin Durant, call up Tre'Von Johnson for season finale". BloggingTheBoys.com. December 26, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  5. Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
  6. Boyle, John (September 14, 2018). "Seahawks Sign Linebacker Mychal Kendricks, Waive/Injured Jermaine Grace". Seahawks.com.
  7. "Seahawks reverse move sign RB Lavon Coleman, cut Tre'Von Johnson". 247sports.com. September 19, 2018.
  8. Henne, Ricky (October 10, 2018). "Bolts Announce Several Practice Squad Transactions". Chargers.com.
  9. Henne, Ricky (November 13, 2018). "Chargers Sign LB Tre'Von Johnson; Place Denzel Perryman on IR". Chargers.com.
  10. Henne, Ricky (December 13, 2018). "Chargers Announce Several Transactions Prior to Showdown with Chiefs". Chargers.com.
  11. Henne, Ricky (January 14, 2019). "Chargers Sign Eight to Reserve/Future Contracts". Chargers.com.
  12. "Chargers Sign Pair of Offensive Linemen". Chargers.com. August 2, 2019.

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