Josh Johnson (cornerback) facts for kids
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Johnson with the Purdue Boilermakers in 2011
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| Date of birth: | September 10, 1989 |
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| Place of birth: | Dade City, Florida, U.S. |
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Career information
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| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | Cornerback |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| College: | Purdue |
| High school: | Pasco (Dade City, Florida) |
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Career highlights and awards
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Career stats
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| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
Joshua Lutrail Johnson, born on September 10, 1989, is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football. Josh played college football at Purdue University before joining professional teams.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Josh Johnson grew up in Dade City, Florida. He went to Pasco High School. In high school, he was a star athlete. He played both football and baseball.
In football, he was a first-team All-Sun Coast player. He caught 32 passes for 466 yards. He also scored nine touchdowns. His team even made it to the state semifinals.
In baseball, he was also very good. He was named one of the top 100 junior players in the country. He led the Tampa Bay area in home runs.
After high school, Josh chose to attend Purdue. He received a scholarship to play football there.
College Football Career
At Purdue, Josh Johnson played in 49 games. He started 36 of those games. He was a strong defensive player.
He made 184 tackles during his college career. He also broke up 31 passes. Plus, he caught six interceptions.
Josh was also a good student. He was named Academic All-Big Ten twice. This means he did well in both sports and his studies. As a senior, he received an honorable mention for the all-conference team.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Josh Johnson began his professional football career. He played for several teams in both the NFL and the CFL.
Starting with the San Diego Chargers
Josh Johnson was not chosen in the 2013 NFL draft. However, he still got a chance to play. He signed with the San Diego Chargers right after the draft.
Playing in the CFL: BC Lions
From 2014 to 2015, Josh played for the BC Lions. This team is part of the Canadian Football League.
Time with the Jacksonville Jaguars
In 2016, Josh signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. He played with them for a couple of seasons. In 2017, he was placed on injured reserve. He was later released by the team.
More CFL Teams
Josh returned to the CFL in 2018. He signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in March. Later that year, in August, he joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
In 2019, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. He continued his career in the CFL.
Finishing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Josh Johnson signed a contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in January 2021. He played with them until 2022.
