Bisi Johnson
Personal information | |||
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Born: | Lakewood, Colorado, U.S. | March 17, 1997||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Lakewood (CO) Bear Creek | ||
College: | Colorado State (2015–2018) | ||
Position: | Wide receiver | ||
NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 247 | ||
Career history | |||
Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at PFR |
Olabisi Johnson (born March 17, 1997) is an
Early years
Born in
Also an accomplished
College career
Johnson appeared in 49 career games, starting 27 for the Rams. He finished his career with 125
Professional career
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Johnson's NFL Combine workout | |
Johnson gets drafted by Minnesota |
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m) |
204 lb (93 kg) |
30+3⁄4 in (0.78 m) |
10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m) |
4.51 s | 1.61 s | 2.64 s | 4.16 s | 6.88 s | 38 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
14 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[5]
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Johnson was drafted by the
In his rookie season with the Vikings, Johnson played in all 16 games and started six of them, filling in for an injured Adam Thielen. He finished the year with a statline of 31 receptions for 294 yards and three touchdowns.
Johnson began his second season starting at receiver alongside Thielen, and in their first game of the year against the Green Bay Packers, Johnson recorded 3 receptions for a career high 56 yards. However, before Week 3, rookie Justin Jefferson was named the starter over Johnson, who moved back into a reserve role.
On July 31, 2021, Johnson tore his ACL in training camp and missed the entirety of the 2021 season.[7]
On August 29, 2022, Johnson was placed on
Personal life
Olabisi, which means "to bring prosperity to your family", is of Nigerian descent through his father, Bode Johnson, who attended college at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro in Nigeria. Bisi traveled to the African nation several times as a child to visit his grandparents, aunts and uncles and their families. Johnson received his bachelor's degree in hospitality management from CSU in December 2018.
References
- ^ Lyell, Kelly (September 1, 2019). "Colorado State football's Olabisi Johnson out to prove he belongs in NFL at scouting combine". Coloradoan. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Jeffco 5A League Finals". Athletic.net. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "LPS Spring Break Duals - Mens Varsity 100 Meters Results - Track & Field Meet".
- ^ "Olabisi Johnson sets receiving record in Potato Bowl loss". Mile High Sports. December 23, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - BISI JOHNSON | NFL.com". NFL. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ "Vikings Select Colorado State WR Olabisi Johnson in the 7th Round of the NFL Draft". Vikings.com. April 27, 2019.
- ^ Schad, Chris (July 31, 2021). "Report: Bisi Johnson tears ACL, will miss 2021 season". Bring Me The News. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Peters, Craig (August 29, 2022). "Vikings Place Bisi Johnson and T.Y. McGill, Jr. on Injured Reserve in Roster Moves". Vikings.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.