Eddie Johnson (punter)
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NFL draft: | 2003 / Round: 6 / Pick: 180 | ||||||
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CFL status: | Import | ||||||
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Edward Lynn Johnson
Johnson has also been a member of the
.Early years
Attended Newport Harbor High School in Newport, California. There he became a three-year letter-winner, averaging 42.3 yards per kick as a senior, and earning all-state, all-county, and All-Sea View honors.
College career
Began his college career at Orange Coast College, where he lettered as a kicker and backup quarterback for two seasons. Averaged 38 yards per punt as a freshman (1999) and over 40 yards per kick as a sophomore (2000). Had one of the finest NCAA seasons by a punter, earning first-team All-America in 2001, as he led the nation with a 46.3-yard gross average with a net of 44.3. Posted a 45.7-yard average in 2002 with a long of 80 yards, adding eight touchbacks and 15 punts inside the 20. Also handled kickoff duties for the Bengals and recorded touchbacks on nearly 75 percent of his kickoffs. He also majored in sports medicine.
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings (2003-2004)
He was drafted by the
After an inconsistent rookie season, Johnson was put into a competition for the punting job against veteran
Cincinnati Bengals (2004)
He was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on July 26, but suffered an undisclosed injury a week into training camp and was waived August 23. He then had a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs on August 30, but did not impress the coaches and wasn't signed.
New York Giants (2005)
Was signed by the
Jacksonville Jaguars (2005)
Johnson was signed to a 1-year deal by the Jacksonville Jaguars on July 17 and competed for the job against Chris Hanson. He was released August 30.
Washington Redskins (2006)
On August 29, Johnson signed a contract with the
Denver Broncos (2007)
He signed a contract with the Denver Broncos on January 2. After Todd Sauerbrun signed a contract to rejoin the team, Johnson was waived.
Detroit Lions (2008)
The Detroit Lions signed Johnson to a contract on July 30 to compete with Nick Harris for the job. He made the final 53-man roster, but was waived after week 1.
Toronto Argonauts (2009)
On May 29, 2009, Johnson was signed by the
On May 11, 2010, Johnson was released by the Argonauts.
Saskatchewan Roughriders (2010-11)
On July 22, 2010, Johnson was signed by the
References
- ^ "Eddie Johnson Stats, News, Bio".
- ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ Hornby, Lance (2009-07-06). "Argos have depth with kickers". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders". www.riderville.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09.