Travis Johnson (defensive end) explained

Travis Johnson
Number:75, 99, 96
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:26 April 1982
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:311
High School:Notre Dame
(Sherman Oaks, California)
College:Florida State (2000–2004)
Draftyear:2005
Draftround:1
Draftpick:16
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:141
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:3.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:9
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:JohnTr20

Travis Andre Johnson[1] (born April 26, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.

He also played for the San Diego Chargers.

Early life

Johnson was born Los Angeles, and raised in Oak Park/Agoura (which he moved to when he was in fifth grade), a suburban town about 30 miles north of Los Angeles. Johnson attended Oak Park High School his freshman year before transferring to Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. He earned Parade, PrepStar, Football News and USA Today All-America first-team honors as a senior. Johnson recorded 104 tackles, including 32 for loss, and 17 sacks as a senior for the Knights while also setting school records for career sacks (61), tackles for loss (77), forced fumbles (14), and blocked punts (five).

Before attending Notre Dame High School, Johnson played for his hometown of Oak Park, California for one year, playing junior varsity football and varsity basketball.

College career

He also played forward on the basketball team, and in track and field he competed in the shot put and the 100 meter dash.Johnson, a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, chose to attend Florida State University. He started all 12 games at left defensive tackle during his senior year and was an All-ACC first-team choice after recording 50 tackles with 2.5 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, and 12 quarterback pressures. As well as an AP All-American (third team).[2]

Professional career

Houston Texans

Projected as a mid-first rounder by Sports Illustrated, Johnson was ranked as the best defensive tackle available in the 2005 NFL draft.[3] Johnson was selected by the Houston Texans in the first round (16th overall).[4] Johnson saw limited playing time due to injuries.

San Diego Chargers

Johnson was traded to the San Diego Chargers on August 31, 2009 for a sixth round pick in the 2010 NFL draft.

NFL statistics

Years Team GP COMB TOTAL AST SACK FF FR FR YDS INT IR YDS AVG IR LNG IR TD PD
HOU 15 26 23 3 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOU 9 11 8 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
HOU 15 41 27 14 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5
HOU 15 28 22 6 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
SD 13 16 13 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
SD 9 14 10 4 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 76 136 103 33 3.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9
[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Travis Johnson Stats . . October 9, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2004 AP All-America team. December 13, 2004. ESPN.
  3. Web site: SI.com - 2005 NFL Draft - Breakdown by Position - DT . . sportsillustrated.cnn.com . https://archive.today/20130119115324/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2005/draft/breakdowns/by_position/dt.html . January 19, 2013 . dead.
  4. Web site: 2005 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-07 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Travis Johnson Stats. ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. August 27, 2014.