Brandon Johnson
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Career Summary
Brandon Johnson is a former NFL linebacker who played at Louisville and appeared in 87 games for Arizona, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Brandon Johnson is a former NFL linebacker who played at Louisville and appeared in 87 games for Arizona, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
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Early Life
The reviewed official football sources establish Johnson’s Louisville and NFL career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his early life.
The reviewed official football sources establish Johnson’s Louisville and NFL career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his early life.
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High School
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified high-school account for Johnson.
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified high-school account for Johnson.
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College Career
Johnson played linebacker at Louisville before entering the 2006 NFL Draft.
Johnson played linebacker at Louisville before entering the 2006 NFL Draft.
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Path to the NFL
Arizona selected Johnson in the fifth round, 142nd overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Louisville.
Arizona selected Johnson in the fifth round, 142nd overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Louisville.
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NFL Career
Johnson played for Arizona in 2006 and 2007, Cincinnati from 2008 through 2011 and Pittsburgh in 2012. NFL statistics list 87 games, 192 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions.
Johnson played for Arizona in 2006 and 2007, Cincinnati from 2008 through 2011 and Pittsburgh in 2012. NFL statistics list 87 games, 192 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions.
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Career Accomplishments
Johnson’s 2008 season with Cincinnati included 66 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two interceptions. He followed with 56 tackles in 2009 and played all 16 games in each of his four Bengals seasons.
Johnson’s 2008 season with Cincinnati included 66 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two interceptions. He followed with 56 tackles in 2009 and played all 16 games in each of his four Bengals seasons.
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Playing Style
Johnson played linebacker and was listed by the NFL at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. His NFL production included tackles, pass breakups, interceptions, sacks and a forced fumble.
Johnson played linebacker and was listed by the NFL at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. His NFL production included tackles, pass breakups, interceptions, sacks and a forced fumble.
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Legacy
A fifth-round selection from Louisville, Johnson produced a seven-season NFL career and appeared in 87 regular-season games.
A fifth-round selection from Louisville, Johnson produced a seven-season NFL career and appeared in 87 regular-season games.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources document Johnson’s playing career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his activities after football.
The reviewed official football sources document Johnson’s playing career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his activities after football.
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21331, 00-0024356, 1983-04-05, Brandon Johnson, Brandon, Johnson
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