Johnnie Johnson (American football)
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| Positions | Cornerback, Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | October 8, 1956 La Grange, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | La Grange (TX) | ||||||||
| College | Texas | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1980: 1st round, 17th overall pick | ||||||||
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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.