Jamall Johnson facts for kids
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| Born: | October 12, 1982 Norco, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| College | Northwestern State |
| High school | Destrehan (LA) |
| Career history | |
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| 2005 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 2005–2008 | BC Lions |
| 2009 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers* |
| 2009–2013 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2014 | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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| CFL All-Star | 2009 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2009, 2011 |
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Jamall Johnson was born on October 12, 1982. He is an American actor and a former professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL). A linebacker is a player who lines up behind the defensive line. Jamall also played for teams like the Cleveland Browns, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and BC Lions. He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons. He also played high school football at Destrehan High School.
After his football career, Jamall became an actor in Vancouver, Canada. He is known for movies like Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021) and Chateau Christmas (2020).
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Jamall Johnson's College Football Journey
Jamall Johnson went to two universities: Delta State University and Northwestern State University. At Northwestern State, he earned a degree in Business Administration. He played college football at both schools. His skills in college helped him move on to play professional football in the CFL.
Jamall Johnson's Professional Football Career
Jamall Johnson played for several teams during his professional football career. He started in the NFL and then moved to the CFL.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
In 2005, the Cleveland Browns signed Jamall Johnson. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the main player draft. However, he was released by the team before their training camp started.
Playing for the BC Lions (First Time)
Jamall Johnson joined the BC Lions in 2005 as a free agent. In his first year, he played in 5 games. He made 7 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing player with the ball. He also made a very important forced fumble in a playoff game. A fumble is when a player loses control of the ball.
In 2006, Jamall had 12 tackles. He also recovered a fumble and ran it 39 yards. He was part of the BC Lions team that won the 94th Grey Cup in 2006. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL.
Playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On December 31, 2008, Jamall Johnson signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This was a "future contract," meaning it would start in the next football season. However, he was released by the team on June 19, 2009.
Playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Jamall Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 4, 2009. He played for this team for several seasons.
Playing for the BC Lions (Second Time)
On February 13, 2014, Jamall Johnson signed with the BC Lions again. He returned to the team where he had won a Grey Cup.
