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Trumaine Johnson

Johnson with the St. Louis Rams in 2016
No. 22
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1990-01-01) January 1, 1990 (age 35) Stockton, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:	Edison (Stockton)
College:	Montana (2008–2011)
NFL Draft:	2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65
Career history
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2012–2017) New York Jets (2018–2019) Carolina Panthers (2020)*
Career highlights and awards
2× FCS All-American (2010, 2011) First-team All-Big Sky (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 393 Pass deflections: 74 Interceptions: 23 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 4 Defensive touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR

Trumaine Monte Johnson (born January 1, 1990) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). A cornerback is a defensive player who tries to stop passes and tackle offensive players. Trumaine Johnson played college football for the Montana Grizzlies. The St. Louis Rams chose him in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Football

Trumaine Johnson grew up in Stockton, California. He went to Edison High School. There, he played football as a wide receiver.

College Football Career

In 2008, Johnson began playing college football for the Montana Grizzlies. He was a starting cornerback as a true freshman, which means he played a lot in his first year. He played in 13 out of 14 games. He made 54 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and two interceptions.

In 2009, he led his team with five interceptions and 12 pass deflections. He missed four games due to an injury that season. In 2010, he was named First-team All-Big Sky. He tied for the team lead with four interceptions. In 2011, he started 11 games. He had four interceptions and returned two of them for touchdowns.

Professional Football Career

Before the NFL draft, many experts thought Johnson would be picked in the second round. He was seen as one of the best cornerback players available.

Playing for the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

The St. Louis Rams picked Trumaine Johnson in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was the 65th player chosen overall.

First Seasons with the Rams (2012-2013)

Johnson started his professional career in 2012. He played in all 16 games and started three times. On September 30, he got his first career interception against Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. He finished his first year with 31 tackles, eight pass breakups, and two interceptions.

In 2013, Johnson continued to play well. He made his first interception of the season against Carson Palmer of the Arizona Cardinals. He also intercepted Andrew Luck and Drew Brees that year. He ended the season with 68 tackles, 11 pass deflections, and three interceptions.

Key Moments and Injuries (2014-2015)

In 2014, Johnson was set to be a starting cornerback. He had a knee injury during a preseason game and missed the first seven games. When he returned, he made a big impact. In Week 13, he had his first game with multiple interceptions against the Oakland Raiders. He returned one of those interceptions for a 43-yard touchdown. He finished 2014 with 36 tackles, six pass deflections, three interceptions, and one touchdown in nine games.

The 2015 season was a great one for Johnson. He started 13 games and had a career-high 71 tackles. He also had 17 pass deflections and seven interceptions. He intercepted Russell Wilson twice that season. His seven interceptions ranked among the best in the league.

Franchise Tags and Final Rams Season (2016-2017)

In 2016, the Rams used a "franchise tag" on Johnson. This meant they kept him for another year with a high salary. He had 57 tackles, 11 pass deflections, and one interception.

The Rams used the franchise tag on him again in 2017. He started the season strong. In the first game, he had two tackles, a pass deflection, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, an interception, and a touchdown. He returned an interception for a 29-yard touchdown. This performance earned him the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award. He finished 2017 with 65 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and two interceptions.

Time with the New York Jets (2018-2019)

In 2018, Trumaine Johnson signed a five-year contract with the New York Jets. He played in 10 games, making 40 tackles, five pass deflections, and four interceptions.

In 2019, he played in seven games before an ankle injury placed him on injured reserve. He had 25 tackles and one interception that season. The Jets released him in March 2020.

Short Stint with the Carolina Panthers (2020)

On September 19, 2020, Johnson was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. However, he was released just six days later.

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