Walter Johnson (defensive tackle)

Walter Johnson
No. 71, 78
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1942-11-13)November 13, 1942
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1999(1999-06-30) (aged 56)
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolRobert A. Taft (Cincinnati)
College
NFL draft1965: 2nd round, 27th overall pick
AFL draft1965: Red Shirt 2nd round, 9th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks68
Safeties1
Interceptions2
Fumble recoveries11
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Walter Johnson III (November 13, 1942 – June 30, 1999) was an American professional football defensive tackle who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 1965 NFL draft. He was a three-time Pro Bowler (1967, 1968, 1969), a pro wrestler, and played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).