Sam Johnson (defensive back)

Sam Johnson
Profile
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1959-05-18) May 18, 1959
Manchester Township, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolArundel (Gambrills, Maryland)
CollegeMaryland (1977–1980)
NFL draft1981: 6th round, 155th overall pick
Career history
1981Detroit Lions*
19811982Toronto Argonauts
1983Montreal Concordes*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Samuel Levi Johnson III (born May 18, 1959) is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1981 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Maryland, College Park.