Richard Johnson (defensive back)
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | September 16, 1963 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Thornton Township (IL) | ||||||||
| College | Wisconsin | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1985: 1st round, 11th overall pick | ||||||||
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Richard James Johnson (born September 16, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for eight seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American and All-Big Ten cornerback in 1984 for the Wisconsin Badgers. He was selected by the Oilers in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft with the 11th overall pick.[1]
Johnson played for the Wisconsin from 1982 to 1984, and as a senior he helped lead the 1984 Badgers team to the Hall of Fame Bowl. That season, he set the school single-season record with six blocked kicks — including three in a single game against Missouri — as well as three interceptions, seven passes defended, and four tackles for a loss. In total, 16 players from that team went on to play in the NFL, and Johnson was one of three first-round draft picks along with Al Toon and Darryl Sims.[2]
Johnson played for the Oilers from 1985 to 1992, appearing in 98 NFL games. He finished his career with 15 interceptions, and had an eight-interception season in 1990.[3]
References
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Owczarski, Jim (May 17, 2012). "Milwaukee Talks: Mustangs head coach Bob Landsee". OnMilwaukee.com. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Wisconsin Football Countdown: No. 29, Richard Johnson". BadgerOfHonor.com. August 7, 2015.
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