Danny Johnson (American football)

Danny Johnson (born November 17, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern University and was signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Danny Johnson
Johnson in 2020
No. 32 – Washington Football Team
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-17) November 17, 1995
Jackson, Louisiana
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:East Feliciana (LA)
College:Southern
Undrafted:2018
Career history
Roster status:Restricted free agent
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Tackles:29
Pass deflections:2
Return yards:859
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Following his senior season, Johnson was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl, becoming the first Southern player to be invited to it in 23 years.[1]

Professional career

Johnson participated in the 2018 NFL Combine.[2][3][4][5] Johnson went unselected in the 2018 NFL Draft, but signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Washington Redskins soon after.[6] He made his NFL debut in the Redskins' season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. He had a 24-yard kick return in the 24–6 victory.[7] He was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2018.[8]

On August 31, 2019, Johnson was placed on reserve/PUP to start the season while recovering from injury. He was activated on December 10, 2019.[9] He started two games before being placed on injured reserve on December 24, 2019.[10]

References
  1. Dellenger, Ross (January 25, 2018). "'I play big': Danny Johnson, first Southern player at Senior Bowl in 23 years, showcasing skills against the big boys". The Advocate. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  2. Johnson, Luke (February 6, 2018). "Former Southern cornerback Danny Johnson invited to NFL combine". The Advocate. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  3. Morale, Amos III (April 5, 2018). "NFL Draft 2018: CB Danny Johnson hoping to break Southern's 14-year drought". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  4. Loper, Craig (April 4, 2018). "Undrafted drought could end soon with all eyes on Johnson at Southern Pro Day". WAFB. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  5. Haley, Craig (April 10, 2018). "If only FCS players were picked in the NFL Draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  6. "SU's Danny Johnson signs with Washington Redskins". KSLA. April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  7. "Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals - September 9th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  8. "Redskins Sign Jeremy Reaves To Active Roster, Place Danny Johnson On Injured Reserve". Redskins.com. December 19, 2018.
  9. "Redskins Make Several Roster Moves". Redskins.com. December 10, 2019.
  10. "Redskins Place Quinton Dunbar, Danny Johnson On Injured Reserve; Sign Breon Borders, Dee Delaney". Redskins.com. December 24, 2019.


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