| Anthony Johnson | |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | 4 February 2000 |
| Birth Place: | St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 205 |
| High School: | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) |
| College: | Virginia Louisville |
| Undraftedyear: | 2023 |
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| Statleague: | NFL |
| Statlabel1: | Tackles |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statlabel3: | Forced fumbles |
| Statlabel4: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statlabel5: | Pass deflections |
| Statlabel6: | Interceptions |
| Statlabel7: | Defensive touchdowns |
| Pfr: | JohnAn06 |
Anthony Johnson (born February 4, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Virginia and Louisville.
Johnson grew up in Coconut Creek, Florida and attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. In 2016, Johnson earned all-state and All-Broward County honors while putting up 30 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and three interceptions.[1] Johnson would decide to commit to play college football at Louisville.[2] [3]
Johnson played three years at Louisville and put up 43 tackles, four for a loss, two interceptions, 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.[4] Johnson's best season for Louisville came in 2019 where he put up 27 tackles, two going for a loss, an interception, six pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.[5] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Johnson announced that he would be transferring to the University of Virginia for his remaining years.[6] [7] In his first year with Virginia he put up 44 tackles, two going for a loss, three interceptions and five pass deflections.[8] Johnson had a breakout year in 2022, posting 51 tackles, three being for a loss, two interceptions, and 12 pass deflections.[9] For his stellar performance on the year he was named First team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.[10] After the end of the 2022 season Johnson declared for the NFL draft.[11] He would also earn an invite to the 2023 Senior Bowl.[12] In the senior bowl Johnson had an amazing game, intercepting a pass by Malik Cunningham and returning it for a touchdown.[13] [14]
After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[15] [16] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] [18] On October 9, 2023, Johnson was released.[19]
On October 17, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[20] He was released on November 28 and re-signed to the practice squad on January 2, 2024.[21] [22] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[23] He was released on May 6, 2024.[24]
On May 15, 2024, Johnson signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[25] He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 27.[26]