Jarret Johnson facts for kids
Johnson with the Baltimore Ravens in 2007
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 14, 1981 Cedar Key, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Chiefland (FL) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109 | ||||||||||||
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Jarret Webster Johnson (born August 14, 1981) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Jarret played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2003 NFL draft. He also played for the San Diego Chargers.
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Early Life and High School Football
Jarret Johnson grew up in Cedar Key, Florida. He went to Chiefland High School. There, he was a great defensive player. He helped his team reach the State Title game.
College Football Career
Jarret went to the University of Alabama. He played defensive end for the Crimson Tide. He was the only player in Alabama Crimson Tide history to be team captain twice.
In his final year, he was a First-team SEC player. He was also a Second-team All-American. He finished his college career with 23 sacks. A "sack" is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback. This was the second-highest number of sacks in Alabama history. He also tied for second in "tackles for loss." This means he stopped offensive players behind their starting line.
Jarret studied public relations in college.
Professional NFL Career
Jarret Johnson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2003. He was the 109th player picked overall. He played for the Ravens for nine seasons.
Playing for the Baltimore Ravens
In his first year (2003), Jarret played in 15 games. He made 18 tackles. A "tackle" is when a player stops an opponent with the ball. In 2004, he played in all 16 games. He also got his first career interception. An "interception" is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. He returned it for his first NFL touchdown.
In 2007, Jarret started all 16 games for the first time. He had a career-high 94 tackles. In 2008, he again started all 16 games. He had a career-high 5 sacks. He also forced 2 fumbles. A "fumble" is when a player drops the ball.
In 2009, Pro Football Weekly named Jarret one of the ten most underrated players in the NFL. He made 6 sacks and 2 interceptions that year.
By 2010, Jarret set a team record for the most consecutive starts. He played in his 115th straight game. In 2011, he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Week. He recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown.
Jarret left the Ravens having played in 129 straight regular-season games. He started 80 of those games in a row.
Playing for the San Diego Chargers
In 2012, Jarret Johnson signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers. He helped make their defense stronger. He also helped mentor younger players like Melvin Ingram. In his first season with the Chargers, he had 47 tackles.
In 2014, Jarret was voted the Chargers' Most Inspirational Player. He announced his retirement from football on February 24, 2015.
NFL Career Statistics Summary
Jarret Johnson played in 184 regular season games during his career. He started 132 of them. He had a total of 526 tackles. He also recorded 25.5 sacks and 11 forced fumbles. He made 3 interceptions and scored 2 defensive touchdowns.
Life After Football
In 2017, Jarret Johnson joined the Ravens' radio broadcast team. He became a color analyst for some games. This means he helps explain the game during broadcasts.
Personal Life
Jarret Johnson married Anna Grimes in 2004. They live in Niceville, Florida.
Jarret loves being outdoors. He enjoys boating, hunting, and fishing. His family has a long history of working as commercial crabbers and fishermen. His great-grandfather and father both worked on the water. Sadly, his father was lost at sea when Jarret was seven years old.
See also
In Spanish: Jarret Johnson para niños
