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Eric Johnson (defensive back)

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Eric Johnson
Personal information
Born: (1976-04-30) April 30, 1976 (age 48)
Carson, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College:Nebraska
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2000
Career history
Career highlights and awards
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Eric Johnson (born April 30, 1976) is a former professional American football linebacker.

College career

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Johnson played linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Professional career

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NFL

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
215 lb
(98 kg)
31+14 in
(0.79 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
4.48 s 1.50 s 2.59 s 4.17 s 6.96 s 38.0 in
(0.97 m)
10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
12 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1][2]

Johnson played linebacker for eight seasons (2000–2007) for the Oakland Raiders, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Arizona Cardinals, in the National Football League. Johnson is best known for blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXVII, which the Raiders lost 48–21 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

AFL

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Johnson was signed as a free agent by the Georgia Force on February 19, 2007. He was re-signed by the Force on June 2, 2009.

References

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  1. ^ "2000 Draft Scout Eric Johnson, Nebraska NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Eric Johnson, Combine Results, SS - Nebraska". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
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