Jamall Johnson Explained

Jamall Johnson
Birth Date:12 October 1982
Birth Place:Norco, Louisiana, U.S.
Number:28
Import:yes
Position1:Linebacker
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:222
High School:Destrehan (LA)
College:Northwestern State
Playing Team1:Cleveland Browns
Playing Years2:
Playing Team2:BC Lions
Playing Team3:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Playing Years4:
Playing Team4:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Playing Team5:BC Lions
Career Footnotes:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Highlights:
  • Southland Newcomer of the Year (2003)
  • 2× Division I FCS All-American (2003–2004)
  • 2× First-team All-Southland (2003–2004)
Cfleastallstar:,
Cfl:1057

Jamall Johnson (born October 12, 1982) is a former gridiron football linebacker and actor. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and BC Lions. He played college football at Northwestern State and high school football at Destrehan High School.

Since leaving football he has become an actor in Vancouver, BC. He is known for Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021), Wendy Williams: The Movie and Chateau Christmas (2020).

College career

He went to Delta State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He played college football and continued his career with the CFL.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns in 2005 but was waived before training camp.

BC Lions

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions in 2005. In 2005, he played 5 games, had 7 total tackles and made a key forced fumble in the 2005 West Division Final versus the Edmonton Eskimos. In 2006, Johnson recorded 12 total tackles and a 39-yard fumble recovery. He played during BC's victory in the 2006 Grey Cup.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Johnson was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was released on June 19, 2009.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 4, 2009.[1]

BC Lions

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on February 13, 2014.

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Notes and References

  1. News: TiCats add Jamall Johnson to LB Corps. CFL.ca. Hamilton Tiger-Cats. 2009-07-04.