Cephus Johnson Explained

Cephus Johnson
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number:28
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:21 September 1999[1]
Birth Place:Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:220
High School:Davidson
(Mobile, Alabama)
College:South Alabama (2017–2019)
Southeastern Louisiana (2020–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:JohnCe00

Cephus Lee Johnson III (born September 21, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Alabama and Southeastern Louisiana.

Early years

Johnson was born on September 21, 1999, in Mobile, Alabama.[2] He attended Davidson High School where he was a four-year letterwinner for football and also lettered in basketball for his freshman year. During high school, he threw a school-record 1,849 yards and 22 touchdowns and earned second-team All-Regional and All-State honorable mention during his senior year.[3] [4]

College career

South Alabama

Johnson redshirted his true freshman season at South Alabama. He appeared in eight games during his redshirt freshman season and completed 7-of-19 attempts for 120 yards and 3 touchdowns. He entered as the team's projected starting quarterback during his sophomore year. Johnson started eight games while throwing for 900 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.[5]

Southeastern Louisiana

After the 2019 season, Johnson transferred to Southeastern Louisiana. In the 2020 season, he played seven games as a reserve quarterback and a wide receiver. Johnson also completed all three passes for 67 yards and a touchdown while receiving 30 rushing attempts for 142 yards and a touchdown. During the 2021 season, he split time between being a backup quarterback and a wide receiver. He played 11 games while receiving 37 carries and completing 5 out of 12 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown. During his senior season in 2022, he established career highs, receiving a total of 1,527 passing yards, 651 rushing yards, and 8 rushing touchdowns.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[6] He was waived on August 7, 2023.[7]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 13, 2023, Johnson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2024.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cephus Johnson - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver. ESPN. September 11, 2023.
  2. Web site: Cephus Johnson. South Alabama Jaguars.
  3. Web site: Cephus Johnson III. Southeastern Louisiana Lions.
  4. Web site: South Alabama Signs Small, But Talented 2017 Class. Thunder Jags. February 1, 2017. September 11, 2023.
  5. Web site: The Road to 53: Is WR Cephus Johnson Capable of Playing the Taysom Hill Role?. Purple PTSD. Josh. Frey. June 26, 2023. September 11, 2023.
  6. Web site: Former South Alabama quarterback Cephus Johnson signs NFL free agent deal. AL.com. Creg. Stephenson. April 29, 2023. September 11, 2023.
  7. Web site: Vikings sign WR Jacob Copeland, waive WR Cephus Johnson. Daily Norseman. Christopher. Gates. August 7, 2023. September 11, 2023.
  8. Web site: Buccaneers Sign Wide Receiver Cephus Johnson. buccaneers.com. August 13, 2023. September 11, 2023.
  9. Web site: Bucs Retain 14 Practice Squad Players with Futures Contracts. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. January 23, 2024.

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