Nico Johnson
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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Born: | Andalusia, Alabama, U.S. | June 19, 1990||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Andalusia (AL) | ||||
College: | Alabama (2009–2012) | ||||
NFL draft: | 2013 / Round: 4 / Pick: 99 | ||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Nico Johnson (born June 19, 1990) is a former
Early life
Johnson was born in Andalusia, Alabama. He attended Andalusia High School, where he played basketball under coach Richard Robertson, as well as football. He recorded 78 tackles, 32 assists, one fumble recovery, one blocked punt and 11 interceptions during his senior season. As a junior, he made 80 tackles and blocked one field goal attempt.
Johnson received ASWA first-team All-State honors three consecutive times and was named to the
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Johnson was ranked as the No. 2 outside linebacker prospect, behind only Jelani Jenkins[1] He has made numerous visits to Alabama and said one of the reasons he chose the Crimson Tide over finalists Oregon, Florida, Louisiana State, and Southern California was to be near his mother, who suffered from diabetes.[2] Johnson is now[when?] a contributor to the class of 2009 scholarship at Andalusia High School.[citation needed]
College career
Johnson enrolled in the
College career statistics
- Correct as of completion of 2012 regular season.
Year | GP–GS | Tackles | Sacks | Pass Defense | Fumbles | Blocked | |||||||
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Solo | Ast | Total | Loss–Yards | No–Yards | Int–Yards | BU | PD | QBH | Rcv–Yards | FF | Kick | ||
2009 | 12–3 | 17 | 11 | 28 | 4.5–18 | 1.0–15 | 0–0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0–0 | 1 | 0 |
2010 | 13–6 | 22 | 11 | 33 | 3.5–7 | 0.0–0 | 1–0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0–0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | 13–6 | 25 | 22 | 47 | 6.5–18 | 1.0–5 | 1–2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1–0 | 1 | 0 |
2012 | 13–5 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 2.0–6 | 0.0–0 | 0.0–0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0–0 | 2 | 0 |
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
In the
Cincinnati Bengals
Johnson was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on October 17, 2014, off the Chiefs' practice squad.[7] On August 31, 2015, he was released by the Bengals.[8]
Washington Redskins
The
New York Giants
On November 10, 2015, the New York Giants signed Johnson to their practice squad.[11] On December 31, 2015, Johnson was promoted to the 53-man roster.[12]
On April 12, 2016, the New York Giants waived Johnson with a failed physical designation.[13]
References
- ^ Rivals.com outside linebackers 2009, January 16, 2009
- ^ Estes, Gentry (September 3, 2008), "Alabama adds prep star Nico Johnson", Mobile Press-Register
- ^ Melick, Ray (August 5, 2009), "5 battles to watch as the Crimson Tide starts summer football practice", Birmingham News
- ^ http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/teamcume.html
- ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Thorman, Joel (August 30, 2014). "Chiefs roster cuts 2014: Tyler Bray to IR, Ryan Succop released". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Bengals pilfer Nico Johnson from Chiefs' practice squad". October 15, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ^ Harvey, Coley (August 31, 2015). "Receiver Denarius Moore among players released by Bengals". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "9/25: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ^ "10/20: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. October 20, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 10, 2015). "Giants add DT Montori Hughes to active roster; Johnathan Hankins to IR". Giants.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (December 31, 2015). "Nico Johnson eligible to play on Sunday after being activated by New York Giants". AL.com. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ^ Kratch, James (April 12, 2016). "Giants cut linebacker Nico Johnson after failed physical". NJ.com. Retrieved June 16, 2016.