Chris Johnson (cornerback) facts for kids
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Johnson with the Oakland Raiders in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | September 25, 1979 Gladewater, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Longview (TX) Pine Tree | ||||||||||||
| College: | Louisville | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 7 / Pick: 245 | ||||||||||||
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Christopher Mario Johnson (born September 25, 1979) is a former American professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Chris Johnson was chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft. He also played for the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and Baltimore Ravens. He won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens.
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Chris Johnson's Early Life and College Football
Chris Johnson was born in Gladewater, Texas. He played football at Pine Tree High School. In his final year, he caught 12 interceptions. This helped his team achieve a good record of 7 wins and 3 losses.
After high school, Johnson went to Blinn College. Later, he transferred to the University of Louisville. There, he played football for two years. He studied administration of justice. At Louisville, he made 44 tackles and defended seven passes. In the 2001 Liberty Bowl, he made a key interception. This play helped the Louisville Cardinals win against the BYU Cougars with a score of 28–10.
Chris Johnson's NFL Career
Chris Johnson had a long career playing for several teams in the NFL. He was known for his skills as a cornerback and on special teams.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers picked Chris Johnson in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft. He was the 245th player chosen overall. He played for the Packers for two seasons.
St. Louis Rams
In 2005, Johnson was traded to the St. Louis Rams. He played in 14 games for the Rams. He made 24 tackles. He also returned 38 kickoffs for 857 yards, including a 99-yard touchdown return!
Kansas City Chiefs
Chris Johnson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2006. However, he was released from the team before the season began.
Oakland Raiders
On March 19, 2007, Johnson joined the Oakland Raiders. He played in 13 games as a cornerback and on special teams. He made 10 tackles on special teams. In 2008, after six seasons in the NFL, he got his first interception. He picked off a pass from quarterback Philip Rivers in a game against the San Diego Chargers.
Johnson became a starter for the Raiders. He got his second career interception by picking off a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen. In 2009, he signed a four-year contract with the Raiders. He left the team after the 2011 season.
Baltimore Ravens
On November 13, 2012, Chris Johnson signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He joined as a backup player because other cornerbacks on the team were injured. In his first game with the Ravens, he forced a fumble by Mike Wallace. The Ravens won that game 13–10.
That year, Johnson achieved a major goal: he won the Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens. This was the only Super Bowl win of his career. He was released by the Ravens on August 19, 2013.
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Johnson playing for the Raiders in 2009
