Spencer Johnson
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Career Summary
Spencer Johnson was an NFL defensive tackle who played nine seasons after a four-year Auburn career.
Johnson played nine NFL seasons as a defensive tackle. He played college football at Auburn before his professional career with Minnesota and Buffalo.
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Early Life
Johnson was from Silas, Alabama.
Johnson was listed by Auburn as being from Silas, Alabama.
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College Career
Johnson played four seasons at Auburn, beginning as a linebacker before moving to defensive tackle.
Johnson lettered at Auburn from 2000 through 2003. He was listed as a linebacker as a freshman and as a defensive tackle in his following three seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Johnson began his NFL career with Minnesota in 2004.
Johnson entered the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings in 2004 after his Auburn career.
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NFL Career
Johnson appeared in 125 NFL games with Minnesota and Buffalo.
Johnson appeared in 125 NFL games across nine seasons. He played for Minnesota from 2004 through 2007 and Buffalo from 2008 through 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Johnson recorded 230 tackles, 14 sacks and four forced fumbles in the NFL.
Johnson finished with 230 total tackles, 14 sacks and four forced fumbles in his NFL career. He recorded at least two sacks in each of his five seasons with Buffalo.
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Playing Style
Johnson produced both pressure and run-defense numbers as an interior defensive lineman.
Johnson's NFL production included 14 sacks, 13 passes defensed and four forced fumbles. His 2007 season with Minnesota included three sacks.
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20416, 00-0022610, 1981-12-12, Spencer Johnson, Spencer, Johnson
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