Christian Johnson facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive lineman |
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| Born: | October 17, 1986 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) |
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| High school: | West Potomac (Alexandria) |
| College: | Kentucky |
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Christian Johnson is a former American football player. He played as an offensive lineman, which is a position on the offensive side of the football team. He played for teams in the Arena Football League (AFL). These teams included the Dallas Vigilantes and the Philadelphia Soul. Johnson also played college football at the University of Kentucky. He was briefly a member of the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL).
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Early Life and College
Christian Johnson was born on October 17, 1986. He grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, in the United States. For his high school education, he attended West Potomac High School. After high school, Johnson went on to play college football. He played for the University of Kentucky team.
Professional Football Career
Christian Johnson began his professional football journey in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL was a league where games were played indoors on a smaller field.
Playing for the Dallas Vigilantes
Johnson started his professional career with the Dallas Vigilantes. He played for this team during the 2011 AFL season. This was his first experience playing professional football.
Time with the Philadelphia Soul
After playing for the Vigilantes, Johnson joined the Philadelphia Soul. He was assigned to the Soul team on October 25, 2011. He played for them for several seasons.
- ArenaBowl Appearances: The Philadelphia Soul had successful seasons with Johnson on the team. They reached the championship game, known as the ArenaBowl, twice.
- In 2012, the Soul played in ArenaBowl XXV.
- In 2013, they played in ArenaBowl XXVI.
- All-Arena Recognition: Even though the Soul lost both ArenaBowl games to the Arizona Rattlers, Johnson was recognized for his excellent play. In 2013, he was named first-team All-Arena. This means he was considered one of the best players in the entire league at his position that year.
Brief Stint in the NFL
On January 7, 2014, Christian Johnson signed with the Arizona Cardinals. This team plays in the National Football League (NFL), which is the highest level of professional football in the United States. When he joined the Cardinals, he was placed on the Soul's "Other League Exempt list." This meant he was temporarily excused from playing for the Soul while he was with the NFL team. However, his time with the Cardinals was short. He was released by the team on June 9, 2014.
Return to the Soul
After being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Christian Johnson returned to the Philadelphia Soul. He rejoined the team on June 19, 2014.
