Carl Johnson (American football)
| No. 77, 63 Phoenix JC (1968–1969) Nebraska (1970–1971) | |
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| NFL draft: | 1972: 5th round, 112th pick |
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Carl Knud Johnson (born December 26, 1949) is an American former professional
Phoenix Junior College before transferring to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Early life and college
Carl Knud Johnson was born on December 26, 1949, in Phoenix, Arizona.[1] He attended South Mountain High School in Phoenix.[1]
Johnson first played
All-American honors in his only season as a Nebraska starter.[2][3] He was also a member of the Nebraska teams that won the national championship in both 1970 and 1971. Johnson was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2014.[2]
Professional career
Johnson was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round, with the 112th overall pick, of the 1972 NFL draft.[4] He officially signed with the team on May 20, 1972.[5] He played in all 14 games, statting seven, for the Saints during his rookie year in 1972, recording one fumble recovery.[4] He appeared in all 14 games, starting 12, during the 1973 season and made one fumble recovery.[4] Johnson was released by the Saints on September 9, 1974.[5]
Johnson was a member of the
Portland Storm of the World Football League in 1974.[1]
Johnson signed with the
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Carl Johnson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "DAUM'S CARL JOHNSON INDUCTED INTO NEBRASKA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME". daumcommercial.com. August 20, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "All-America Lists". News-Journal (Mansfield, Ohio). December 2, 1971. p. 42.
- ^ a b c "Carl Johnson". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Carl Johnson NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
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