Raymond Johnson (defensive lineman)
American football player (born 1998)
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Raymond Johnson III (born October 21, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Georgia Southern Eagles.
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Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Johnson with the New York Giants in 2022 | |||||||
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Born | October 21, 1998 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 264 lb (120 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Sumter (Sumter, South Carolina) | ||||||
| College | Georgia Southern (2017–2020) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2021: undrafted | ||||||
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |||||||
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College career
Johnson played for the Georgia Southern Eagles for four seasons. As a senior, he was named first-team All-Sun Belt after recording 14.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.[1] Johnson finished his collegiate career with 150 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, six fumble recoveries, five passes defended and two forced fumbles.[2]
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 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) | 260 lb (118 kg) | 33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m) | 9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) | 4.78 s | 1.68 s | 2.77 s | 4.71 s | 7.21 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) | 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) | 19 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[3] | ||||||||||||
New York Giants
Johnson was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2021.[4] He made the team out of training camp.[5] In Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Johnson III recorded his first career sack on Blaine Gabbert.[6]
On May 18, 2022, Johnson was waived.[7]
Cincinnati Bengals
On July 25, 2022, Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[8] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023.[11]
On August 29, 2023, Johnson was waived by the Bengals as part of their 53-man roster cutdown.[12]
Detroit Lions
On August 31, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[13] He was released on December 5.[14] Johnson was re-signed to the practice squad on January 4, 2024.[15] He was released once more on January 23, following the signings of Jake Funk and Matt Farniok.[16]
San Francisco 49ers
On February 15, 2024, Johnson signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[17] On June 4, 2024, Johnson was waived by the 49ers.[18]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On July 30, 2024, Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[19] He was waived on August 25.[20]
Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)
On October 16, 2024, Johnson was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 7, 2025.[22]
On August 26, 2025, Johnson was waived by the Bengals as part of final roster cuts.[23]
St. Louis Battlehawks
On January 14, 2026, Johnson was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[24] He was released on March 19.[25]
