Darryl Johnson (American football)
American football player (born 1997)
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Darryl Johnson Jr. (born April 4, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at North Carolina A&T.
Kingsland, Georgia, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born | April 4, 1997 Kingsland, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Camden County (Georgia) | ||||||
| College | North Carolina A&T (2015–2018) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2019: 7th round, 225th overall pick | ||||||
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Early life
Johnson grew up in Kingsland, Georgia. He committed to play college football at North Carolina A&T, which was the only school that gave him an offer following an injury during his high school senior year. In his final year with the Aggies, he racked up 55 total tackles (19 for a loss) and 10.5 sacks, earning the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference defensive player of the year award.[1][2] Johnson declared for the NFL draft following his redshirt junior year.[3]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 253 lb (115 kg) | 33+7⁄8 in (0.86 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 4.82 s | 1.65 s | 2.78 s | 4.56 s | 6.97 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) | 20 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[4][5] | ||||||||||||
Buffalo Bills
Johnson was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1][6]
Carolina Panthers
On August 30, 2021, the Bills traded Johnson to the Carolina Panthers for a 2022 sixth round pick.[7] He was placed on injured reserve on October 30, 2021 with a hamstring injury.[8] He was activated on December 7.[9]
On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Panthers.[10]
Seattle Seahawks
On August 31, 2022, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks.[11] He suffered a foot injury in Week 4 and placed on injured reserve on October 7.[12]
San Francisco 49ers
On June 6, 2023, Johnson signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 4, 2023.[14] He was released on August 16.
Arlington Renegades
On July 29, 2024, Johnson signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).[15] He was released on March 19, 2025.[16]