Mike Johnson
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Career Summary
Mike Johnson was an Alabama offensive lineman selected by Atlanta in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Mike Johnson played guard and tackle in the NFL after Alabama. The Falcons selected him 98th overall in 2010.
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Early Life
Johnson was born in Pensacola, Florida.
Alabama Athletics identifies Johnson as a Pensacola, Florida native.
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High School
Johnson attended Pine Forest High School.
Alabama's player profile identifies Pine Forest High School in Johnson's background.
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College Career
At Alabama, Johnson made 54 appearances and 41 consecutive starts, helping the 2009 national champions.
Johnson set Alabama's career record with 54 appearances and started 41 consecutive games. He was part of the Crimson Tide's 2009 national championship team.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta selected Johnson 98th overall in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
The Falcons selected Johnson in the third round, 98th overall, and signed him in June 2010.
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NFL Career
Johnson played 18 games with one start in his first three Atlanta seasons.
Atlanta's 2013 player bio recorded 18 games and one start over Johnson's first three Falcons seasons. In 2012, he played all 16 games with one start and caught a one-yard touchdown pass in a goal-line package.
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Career Accomplishments
Johnson earned multiple All-America and All-SEC honors at Alabama and appeared in every Falcons game in 2012.
As an Alabama senior, Johnson earned first-team All-America and unanimous first-team All-SEC recognition. He later appeared in all 16 Falcons games in 2012.
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Playing Style
Falcons personnel valued Johnson's versatility, physical play, football intelligence, and experience in the SEC.
Atlanta's general manager described Johnson as a versatile tackle/guard, while a Falcons roster review cited his physical play and football IQ.
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Legacy
Johnson's legacy centers on a durable, decorated Alabama career and his role in the Crimson Tide's championship line.
Johnson's 54 Alabama appearances, 41 consecutive starts, national championship, and All-America recognition provide the defining record of his football career.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official sources do not provide sufficiently detailed post-playing-career information.
The official sources reviewed for this profile do not provide a substantiated post-playing-career account.
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