Isaiah Johnson (cornerback) explained

Isaiah Johnson
Current Team:DC Defenders
Number:32
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:20 December 1995
Birth Place:Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:210
High School:James Earl Rudder
(Bryan, Texas)
College:Houston (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:4
Draftpick:129
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:15
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:5
Statlabel5:Interceptions

Isaiah Johnson (born December 20, 1995) is an American professional football cornerback for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Houston.

Early life

Johnson attended James Earl Rudder High School in Bryan, Texas. He committed to the University of Houston to play college football.

College career

Johnson played at Houston from 2014 to 2018. He spent his first two years as a wide receiver before switching to cornerback prior to his junior year in 2017.[1] [2] During his two years as a receiver, he had 21 receptions for 208 yards.[3] In his two years as a cornerback, he had 115 tackles and four interceptions.[4] [5]

Professional career

Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders

Johnson was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[6] He was placed on injured reserve on September 2, 2019.[7] He was designated for return and began practicing again on October 14.[8] He was activated on November 4.[9]

On November 8, 2020, Johnson forced two incomplete passes on the last two plays of the game to seal the team's 31–26 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.[10] In Week 10 against the Denver Broncos, Johnson was ejected from the game after punching Broncos' wide receiver Tim Patrick after Patrick punched Johnson's teammate Johnathan Abram.[11] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 18,[12] and activated three days later.[13] He was placed back on the COVID-19 list on December 19, 2020,[14] and activated on December 23.[15]

On August 31, 2021, Johnson was waived by the Raiders.[16]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 5, 2021, Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys.[17] He was released on October 19.

Pittsburgh Steelers (first stint)

On December 14, 2021, Johnson was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[18] He was released on December 20.

Arizona Cardinals

On December 29, 2021, Johnson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. He was released on January 4, 2022.[19]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On January 19, 2022, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers.[20] He was waived/injured on May 10, 2022, and placed on injured reserve.[21] He was released with an injury settlement on June 10, 2022.

DC Defenders

On April 5, 2023, Johnson signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL.[22] He was placed on the team's reserve list on April 25, and activated on May 16.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UH's Isaiah Johnson makes switch from receiver to cornerback. Joseph. Duarte. Houston. Chronicle. April 7, 2017. Houston Chronicle.
  2. Web site: Meet the Prospect: Houston CB Isaiah Johnson following the Richard Sherman path. Dane. Brugler. The Athletic.
  3. Web site: A year after switch from receiver, UH cornerback Isaiah Johnson finds his swagger - HoustonChronicle.com. August 15, 2018. www.houstonchronicle.com.
  4. Web site: UH cornerback Isaiah Johnson will skip bowl game, turn pro. Joseph. Duarte. Houston. Chronicle. December 17, 2018. Times Union.
  5. Web site: How UH's Isaiah Johnson made himself a rising NFL draft prospect - HoustonChronicle.com. March 6, 2019. www.houstonchronicle.com.
  6. Web site: Raiders select cornerback Isaiah Johnson with the No. 129 overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. Raiders.com. April 27, 2019.
  7. Web site: Raiders re-sign defensive end Josh Mauro and linebacker Kyle Wilber; place Johnson and Peterman on IR. Raiders.com. September 2, 2019. September 10, 2019. December 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205061217/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-re-sign-defensive-end-josh-mauro-and-linebacker-kyle-wilber-place-johnso. dead.
  8. News: Martin, Kyle . Isaiah Johnson and Gabe Jackson thrilled to return to practice Monday . Raiders.com . October 14, 2019 . October 14, 2019.
  9. Web site: Raiders activate cornerback Isaiah Johnson. Raiders.com. November 4, 2019. November 5, 2019. November 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191105014322/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-activate-cornerback-isaiah-johnson. dead.
  10. Web site: Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers - November 8th, 2020 . 2020-11-13 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: November 15, 2020 . Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders - November 15th, 2020 . 2020-11-17 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. News: Raiders Add 7 Players To COVID-19 List Ahead Of Rematch Vs. Chiefs . CBSLocal.com . November 18, 2020 . December 25, 2020.
  13. News: Gutierrez, Paul . Las Vegas Raiders activate 7 off reserve/COVID-19 list . ESPN.com . November 21, 2020 . December 25, 2020.
  14. News: Williams, Charean . Isaiah Johnson placed on COVID-19 list . NBCSports.com . December 19, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  15. News: Damien, Levi . Raiders LB Nick Kwiatkoski to miss game vs Dolphins after being placed on reserve/COVID-19 list . USAToday.com . December 23, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  16. Web site: Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for 2021 season. Raiders.com. August 31, 2021.
  17. Web site: Cowboys Sign 'Disruptive' CB After Trevon Diggs Injury. Heavy.com. October 5, 2021.
  18. Web site: Kozora. Alex. 2021-12-14. Steelers Sign DB Isaiah Johnson To Practice Squad. 2021-12-14. Steelers Depot. en-US.
  19. Web site: Cardinals Sign Veteran Bashaud Breeland To Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. January 4, 2022.
  20. Web site: Kuntz signed to a one-year contract. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. January 19, 2022.
  21. Web site: Steelers Waive Tegray Scales, Rex Sunahara, Isaiah Johnson. Steelers Now. May 10, 2022.
  22. Web site: XFL Transactions . 2023-04-05 . www.xfl.com . en.

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