Patrick Johnson (defensive end) explained

Patrick Johnson
Current Team:	New York Giants
Number:	57
Position:	Linebacker
Birth Date:	10 January 1998
Birth Place:	Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	2
Weight Lb:	248
High School:	Notre Dame (Chattanooga, TN)
College:	Tulane (2017–2020)
Draftyear:	2021
Draftround:	7
Draftpick:	234
Pastteams:	Philadelphia Eagles (–) New York Giants (–present)
Status:	Active
Highlights:	Second-team All-American (2020) First-team All-AAC (2020) 2× Second-team All-AAC (2018, 2019)
Statseason:	2024
Statweek:	5
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	36
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:	1
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:	1
Statlabel5:	Interceptions
Pfr:	J/JohnPa02

Patrick Johnson (born January 10, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulane.

Early life

Johnson grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and attended Notre Dame High School.^[1]

College career

Johnson played for the Tulane Green Wave for four seasons. After serving as a reserve outside linebacker as a freshman, he became a starting edge rusher going into his sophomore year and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) after leading the team with 10.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.^{[2] [3]} Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for a second straight season after recording four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss with four passes broken up as a junior.^[4] Johnson was named first-team All-AAC after finishing his senior season with 39 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks with two forced fumbles.^[5] He was also named a second-team zaAll-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, The Sporting News, and the Football Writers Association of America.^[6] Johnson finished his collegiate career as Tulane's career leader in sacks with 24.5.^[7]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Johnson was selected in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.^[8]

On September 16, 2024, Johnson was waived by the Eagles.^[9]

New York Giants

On September 17, 2024, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.^[10]

External links

• Philadelphia Eagles bio
• Tulane Green Wave bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Former Notre Dame standout Patrick Johnson shining at Tulane. Patrick. MacCoon. Chattanooga Times Free Press. June 17, 2019. April 26, 2021.
2. Web site: How Tulane’s Patrick Johnson emerged as his team’s leader in sacks while playing new position. Christopher. Dabe. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. November 1, 2018. April 26, 2021.
3. Web site: ‘Get you some of this!’ Tulane’s Patrick Johnson heeds grandfather’s advice in becoming feared pass rusher. Larry. Holder. The Athletic. August 28, 2019. April 26, 2021.
4. Web site: Dominant duo: bookends Patrick Johnson, Cameron Sample key to Tulane's rise. Guerry. Smith. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. August 9, 2019. April 26, 2021.
5. Web site: MacCoon . Patrick . January 3, 2021 . Chattanooga native Patrick Johnson works to make NFL . 2023-03-26 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
6. Web site: Tulane's Patrick Johnson on Walter Camp second-team All-America list. Guerry. Smith. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. January 7, 2021. April 26, 2021.
7. Web site: Tulane Sack Monster Patrick Johnson of Chattanooga Prepares For NFL Draft. Rick. Nyman. WDEF.com. April 22, 2021. April 26, 2021.
8. Web site: Eagles finish out 2021 draft haul on defensive run. Dave. Zangaro. NBC Sports Philadelphia. May 1, 2021. May 31, 2021.
9. Web site: Eagles sign Nick Gates to the active roster and elevate Parris Campbell and E.J. Jenkins for Monday Night Football. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 16, 2024.
10. Web site: Giants sign kicker Greg Joseph; Graham Gano placed on IR. Giants.com. September 18, 2024.