Danny Johnson (American football)

Danny Johnson
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Johnson at Redskins training camp in 2018
No. 41 – Washington Redskins
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: Jackson, Louisiana
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: East Feliciana (LA)
College: Southern University
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Danny Johnson is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern University, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Redskins in 2018.

College career

Following his senior season, Johnson was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl. He became the first Southern player to be invited to the senior bowl in 23 years.[1]

Professional career

Johnson participated in the 2018 NFL Combine.[2][3][4][5] Johnson went unselected in the 2018 NFL Draft, but signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Washington Redskins soon after.[6] He made his NFL debut in the Redskins' season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. He had a 24-yard kick return in the 24–6 victory.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Dellenger, Ross (January 25, 2018). "'I play big': Danny Johnson, first Southern player at Senior Bowl in 23 years, showcasing skills against the big boys". The Advocate. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Luke (February 6, 2018). "Former Southern cornerback Danny Johnson invited to NFL combine". The Advocate. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  3. ↑ Morale, Amos III (April 5, 2018). "NFL Draft 2018: CB Danny Johnson hoping to break Southern's 14-year drought". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ Loper, Craig (April 4, 2018). "Undrafted drought could end soon with all eyes on Johnson at Southern Pro Day". WAFB. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  5. ↑ Haley, Craig (April 10, 2018). "If only FCS players were picked in the NFL Draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  6. ↑ "SU's Danny Johnson signs with Washington Redskins". KSLA. April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals - September 9th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-10-02.


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