A. J. Johnson (linebacker)

A. J. Johnson
No. 45 – Denver Broncos
Position: linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-24) December 24, 1991
Gainesville, Georgia
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Gainesville
(Gainesville, Georgia)
College: Tennessee
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
Roster status: Active

Alexander James (A.J.) Johnson (born December 24, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee.

College career

Johnson made 138 tackles in 2012 to lead the Southeastern Conference in that category.[1] He made 106 tackles in 2013, and was named First Team All-SEC.[2][3]

He was also named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America in 2011.[4]

Following speculation that he might skip his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, Johnson announced in January 2014 that he would remain at Tennessee for his senior year.[5] In April 2014, Johnson was named a Strength and Conditioning All-American by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.[6]

On November 2014, Johnson was suspended after he was accused of rape.[7]

On July 27, 2018, Johnson was acquitted on rape charges.[8]

Professional career

Johnson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on August 13, 2018.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Tennessee LB A.J. Johnson responds to coach's request that he emerge as defense's 'alpha male'". Fox Sports. August 16, 2013.
  2. ↑ A.J. Johnson Bio, UTSports.com. Retrieved: 9 December 2013.
  3. ↑ Evan Woodbery, "Linebacker A.J. Johnson is Only UT Player on All-SEC First Team," Knoxville News Sentinel, 9 December 2013.
  4. ↑ "FWAA names 2011 Freshman All-America Team". FWAA. January 9, 2012.
  5. ↑ Patrick Brown, "Linebacker A.J. Johnson Staying with Tennessee Vols," Chattanooga Times Free Press, 8 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "Johnson and Neal Named NSCA All-Americans," UTSports.com, 25 April 2014.
  7. ↑ UT suspends A.J. Johnson, Michael Williams from team
  8. ↑ "Ex-Vols A.J. Johnson, Michael Williams acquitted on rape charges". espn.com. July 28, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Broncos sign LB A.J. Johnson, release LB Stansly Maponga". DenverBroncos.com. August 13, 2018.
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