Johnnie Johnson (American football)

Johnnie Johnson
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Position:	Cornerback, Safety
Personal information
Born:	October 8, 1956; La Grange, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	La Grange (TX)
College:	Texas
NFL draft:	1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17
Career history
	Los Angeles Rams (1980–1988); Seattle Seahawks (1989);
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Pro (1983); PFWA All-Rookie Team (1980); 2× Unanimous All-American (1978, 1979);
Career NFL statistics
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
	College Football Hall of Fame

Johnnie Johnson (born October 8, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons during the 1980s. Johnson played college football for the University of Texas, and was a two-time unanimous All-American. A first-round choice in the 1980 NFL draft, he played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. Johnson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in May 2007. Johnson's son, Collin Johnson, plays for the Chicago Bears as a wide receiver.

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