Darryl Johnson (American football) explained

Darryl Johnson
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:4 April 1997
Birth Place:Kingsland, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:253
High School:Camden County (Georgia)
College:North Carolina A&T (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:225
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • MEAC Defensive Player of the Year (2018)
  • 2× First-team All-MEAC (2017, 2018)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:34
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:JohnDa10

Darryl Johnson Jr. (born April 4, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina A&T.

Early years

Johnson grew up in Kingsland, Georgia. He committed to play college football at North Carolina A&T, which was the only school that gave him an offer following an injury during his high school senior year. In his final year with the Aggies, he racked up 55 total tackles (19 for a loss) and 10.5 sacks, earning the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference defensive player of the year award.[1] Johnson declared for the NFL draft following his redshirt junior year.[2]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Johnson was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[3] [4]

Carolina Panthers

On August 30, 2021, the Bills traded Johnson to the Carolina Panthers for a 2022 sixth round pick.[5] He was placed on injured reserve on October 30, 2021 with a hamstring injury.[6] He was activated on December 7.[7]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Panthers.[8]

Seattle Seahawks

On August 31, 2022, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks.[9] He suffered a foot injury in Week 4 and placed on injured reserve on October 7.[10]

San Francisco 49ers

On June 6, 2023, Johnson signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on August 4, 2023.[12] He was released on August 16.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnson Named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year . December 4, 2018 . NCATAggies.com . April 28, 2019.
  2. Web site: A&T football star Darryl Johnson declares for early entry in NFL draft . Mills . Jeff . January 15, 2019 . Greensboro News and Record . April 28, 2019.
  3. Web site: 3 things to know about defensive end Darryl Johnson . Mendelson . Nate . April 27, 2019 . www.buffalobills.com . April 28, 2019.
  4. Web site: Buffalo Bills select EDGE Darryl Johnson, TE Tommy Sweeney in Round 7 of NFL Draft . Parrino . Matt . April 27, 2019 . newyorkupstate.com . April 28, 2019.
  5. Web site: Gantt . Darin . August 30, 2021 . Panthers trade for Bills DE Darryl Johnson . 2023-07-14 . Panthers.com.
  6. Web site: Panthers activate Stephon Gilmore, place Darryl Johnson on IR. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. October 30, 2021.
  7. Web site: Panthers activate defensive end Darryl Johnson. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. December 7, 2021.
  8. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster . 2023-07-14 . Panthers.com.
  9. Web site: Seahawks Claim CB Isaiah Dunn & DE Darryl Johnson Off Waivers. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 31, 2022.
  10. Web site: Seahawks Place LB Darryl Johnson On Injured Reserve. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. October 7, 2022.
  11. Web site: 49ers Sign a Defensive Lineman, Waive a Wide Receiver. 49ers.com. June 6, 2023. June 6, 2023.
  12. Web site: 49ers Sign DL Hayes; Place DL Johnson on the Injured Reserve List. 49ers.com. August 4, 2023. August 6, 2023.