Johnny Holton Explained

Johnny Holton
Number:16, 80
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:August 22, 1991
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:190
High School:Coconut Grove (Miami, Florida)
College:Cincinnati
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:14
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:273
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:HoltJo00

Johnny Holton Jr. (born August 22, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Cincinnati and was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.

College career

Holton was recruited to play junior college football at the College of Dupage.[1] There, Holton excelled on the field at wide receiver over his two years at the school. After his time there, he had offers from the University of Alabama, Florida State University, Ohio State University, TSU and Auburn but he chose Cincinnati to continue his college career.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On May 10, 2016, Holton signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL draft.[2] He played in 15 games his rookie season, recording two receptions for 34 yards while playing regular role on special teams.[3]

On September 3, 2018, Holton was waived by the Raiders and was later re-signed to the practice squad, with his position being changed from wide receiver to cornerback.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2018, as a wide receiver.[5] He was waived on November 26, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad.[6] [7]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 15, 2019, Holton signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[8] He was waived on May 8, 2019.[9]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 13, 2019, Holton signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[10] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[11] [12] He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019.[13]

The Steelers released Holton on March 16, 2020.[14]

New York Giants

Holton was signed by the New York Giants on September 2, 2020.[15] He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[16] [17] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the San Francisco 49ers,[18] and reverted to the practice squad after the game on September 28.[19] He was released on October 5, 2020.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin . Kyle . August 11, 2016 . Johnny Holton, From Flag Football Talent To NFL Prospect . 2023-12-29 . Raiders.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: Oakland Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings . Raiders.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20170819105936/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Announce-Undrafted-Free-Agent-Signings/f7f144c2-d51a-43db-8394-eca9161c4cc7 . dead . August 19, 2017 . May 10, 2016.
  3. Web site: Johnny Holton 2016 Game Log . 2023-12-29 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Raiders sign Brandon LaFell; waive Holton. Raiders.com. September 3, 2018.
  5. Web site: Raiders Elevate Holton; Make Practice Squad Additions - 11.21.18. Raiders.com. November 21, 2018.
  6. Web site: Raiders Waive Holton. Raiders.com. November 26, 2018.
  7. Web site: Raiders Return Cowser and Holton to Practice Squad. Raiders.com. November 28, 2018.
  8. Web site: Erby . Glenn . January 19, 2019 . Eagles sign two WR's to reserve/future contracts . 2023-12-28 . The Eagles Wire . USA Today.
  9. Web site: Erby . Glenn . 2019-05-08 . Eagles waive WR Johnny Holton . 2023-12-29 . Eagles Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  10. Web site: Popejoy . Curt . May 13, 2019 . Steelers Sign WR Johnny Holton . 2023-12-29 . Steelers Wire. USA Today.
  11. Web site: Steelers make roster cuts. Steelers.com. August 31, 2019.
  12. Web site: Steelers announce 2019 practice squad. Steelers.com. September 1, 2019.
  13. Web site: Holton promoted to 53-man roster. Steelers.com. September 7, 2019. September 9, 2019. September 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190909032124/https://www.steelers.com/news/holton-promoted-to-53-man-roster. dead.
  14. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers make multiple roster moves . Steelers.com . March 16, 2020 . March 16, 2020.
  15. Web site: Giants sign C Jon Halapio, WR Johnny Holton. September 2, 2020. Giants.com. en-US.
  16. Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 5, 2020.
  17. Web site: Giants sign 14 to practice squad; 2 spots open. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 6, 2020.
  18. News: Giants' Johnny Holton: Elevates from practice squad . CBSSports.com . September 27, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
  19. News: Johnny Holton: Dropped down to practice squad . CBSSports.com . September 28, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
  20. News: Johnny Holton: Cut from practice squad . CBSSports.com . October 5, 2020 . October 25, 2020.