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Cedric Johnson

Headshot of Cedric Johnson
Position: DL
Jersey #: 52
Date of Birth: September 6, 2002
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 265 lbs
College: Mississippi
Drafted: Round , Pick 214 in 2024 by CIN
First Team: CIN (2024)
Last Team: CIN (2026)

Career Summary

Ole Miss defensive end

Cedric Johnson played defensive end at Ole Miss before being selected by Cincinnati in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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High School

Davidson High School

Johnson earned four varsity letters at Davidson High School in Alabama. As a senior, he recorded 56 tackles and 16 sacks.

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College Career

Senior season

Johnson appeared in 12 games with 10 starts at Ole Miss in 2023, recording 40 tackles and leading the team with 12 quarterback hurries. He participated in the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine before the draft.

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Path to the NFL

Bengals draft selection

The Bengals selected Johnson in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 214th overall.

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Career Accomplishments

SEC weekly recognition

Johnson earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week recognition after recording five tackles and 1.5 sacks against Auburn in 2023.

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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS

Current player ranking

#155Defensive Line

MFT Score: 65.4

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