D. J. Johnson (cornerback, born 1966)
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| Position: | Male |
| College: | Kentucky |
| NFL draft: | 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 174 |
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David Allen "D.J." Johnson (born July 14, 1966) is a former cornerback who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He entered broadcasting after his retirement as a player.
Career
After attending the University of Kentucky, Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft.[1] He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1989–1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994–1996) and Arizona Cardinals (1996). He finished his career with 19 interceptions in 117 games.[2]
After retiring, he worked as a sideline reporter with
He is also an actor, appearing as a Klingon in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Judgement".
References
- ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "NFC Championship Games". The Gridiron Uniform Database. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
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