Quinn Johnson Explained

Quinn Johnson
Position:Fullback
Number:45, 44
Birth Date:30 September 1986
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:263
High School:West St. John
(Edgard, Louisiana)
College:Louisiana State
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:5
Draftpick:145
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:100
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:JohnQu00

Quinn Marcus Johnson (born September 30, 1986) is a former American football fullback. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft. Johnson was a part of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship team as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at LSU.

He also played for the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos.

Early life

Johnson attended West Saint John High School in Edgard, Louisiana, where he was a member of the Rams 2003 2A State Championship team.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Johnson was selected in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2009 NFL draft by the Packers.[1]

With Johnson on the roster, the 2010 Packers went on to win Super Bowl XLV. Johnson appeared in the first three games of the playoffs, but was listed inactive for the Super Bowl. Johnson had a first-down reception in the Packers' 21–16 Wild Card Round victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.[2]

Tennessee Titans

On September 3, 2011, Johnson was traded to the Tennessee Titans. He was released on October 7, 2011, to make room on the roster for fullback Ahmard Hall who was returning to the team from a four-game suspension.[3]

Denver Broncos

On October 10, 2011, the Denver Broncos received Johnson off of waivers from the Tennessee Titans. Johnson was then waived by the Broncos and the Tennessee Titans claimed him off of waivers. On December 3, 2013, Johnson re-signed with the Titans.[4]

Despite appearing as a back in five NFL seasons, 44 games, recording rushing attempts and 13 receptions, Johnson never scored a touchdown in his NFL career.[5]

Personal life

Johnson is cousins with Dillon Gordon who was an offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Carolina Panthers, last appearing in 2019.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . May 13, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Quinn Johnson's 2010 NFL game log . June 12, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Titans Waive Nine Players; Trade for Quinn Johnson . September 3, 2011 . April 15, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120415191229/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Waive-Nine-Players-Trade-for-Quinn-Johnson/abe01c6a-1921-4099-aefe-2238d181f579 . dead .
  4. https://twitter.com/TennesseeTitans/status/408008382201602048 Twitter / TennesseeTitans: The #Titans have agreed to terms with fullback Quinn Johnson & tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.
  5. Web site: Quinn Johnson's Pro Football Reference page . June 12, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: LSU Tigers: Dillon Gordon . December 5, 2016 . LSUsports.com.