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Chris Johnson

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Position: CB
Jersey #: 39
Date of Birth: September 25, 1979
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 200 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 245 in 2003 by GB
First Team: GB (2003)
Last Team: BLT (2012)

Career Summary

Chris Johnson is a cornerback from Gladewater, Texas, who played at Louisville and spent seven NFL seasons.

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Early Life

Johnson is a native of Gladewater, Texas.

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High School

Johnson was a three-year secondary starter at Pinetree High School in Longview, Texas. He earned high school All-America recognition as a senior after intercepting 12 passes.

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College Career

After transferring from Blinn Junior College, Johnson played 26 games at Louisville with eight starts. He recorded 44 tackles and seven passes defensed and started seven games as a senior.

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Path to the NFL

Green Bay selected Johnson in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft, 245th overall.

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NFL Career

Johnson played 77 NFL games with Green Bay, St. Louis, Oakland and Baltimore. A Raiders bio credited him with eight interceptions, 45 passes defensed and 156 tackles over his first four Oakland seasons.

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Career Accomplishments

Johnson was a standout on Louisville's punt and kickoff coverage units and later scored his first NFL touchdown on a 30-yard interception return against Denver in 2010.

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Playing Style

Johnson was known for elite speed, posting a 4.23-second 40-yard dash for Green Bay. His college and professional work included coverage and special-teams duties.

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