Quinn Johnson
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Career Summary
Quinn Johnson was an LSU fullback drafted by the Green Bay Packers.
The Louisiana native moved from linebacker to fullback at LSU before beginning his NFL career as Green Bay's 2009 fifth-round selection.
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Early Life
Johnson was born in New Orleans and grew up in Edgard, Louisiana.
LSU lists New Orleans as his birthplace and Edgard as his hometown.
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High School
Johnson attended West St. John High School.
He played both linebacker and fullback in high school, experience that helped make his later LSU position change familiar.
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College Career
Johnson played 40 games and made 10 starts for LSU.
He arrived as a linebacker, shifted to offense in 2006 and developed into a starting fullback. In 2008 he rushed for three touchdowns and added two receptions for 33 yards.
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Path to the NFL
Green Bay selected Johnson in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Packers made him the 145th overall pick, a selection also recorded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame's draft history.
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NFL Career
Johnson began his NFL career as a Green Bay fullback.
Green Bay drafted him to compete in a fullback group that included John Kuhn and Korey Hall, bringing his experience as a converted linebacker to the role.
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Career Accomplishments
Johnson was part of LSU's 2007 national championship team.
He shared the Tigers backfield with quarterback Matt Flynn during the season that ended with LSU's BCS National Championship victory over Ohio State.
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Playing Style
Johnson was known as a physical, traditional lead-blocking fullback.
The Packers described him as a straight-ahead lead blocker who embraced contact, an approach he linked to his background as a converted linebacker.
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22510, 00-0027106, 1986-09-30, Quinn Johnson, Quinn, Johnson
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