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{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}} |
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}} |
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| name = Lonnie Johnson Jr. |
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| caption = Johnson with the Titans in 2022 |
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| current_team = Houston Texans |
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| number = 32 |
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| position = [[Cornerback]] |
| position = [[Cornerback]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|11|4}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|11|4}} |
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| birth_place = [[Gary, Indiana]] |
| birth_place = [[Gary, Indiana]], U.S. |
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| high_school = [[West Side Leadership Academy| |
| weight_lb = 213 |
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| high_school = [[West Side Leadership Academy|West Side]] (Gary, Indiana) |
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| college = [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]] |
| college = {{ubl|[[San Bernardino Valley College|San Bernardino Valley]] (2014)|[[Garden City Community College|Garden City CC]] (2015)|[[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]] (2017–2018)}} |
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| draftyear = 2019 |
| draftyear = 2019 |
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| draftround = 2 |
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| draftpick = 54 |
| draftpick = 54 |
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* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2021}}) |
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2021}}) |
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* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})* |
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})* |
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* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2022}} |
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}) |
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* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}) |
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| status = Active |
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* Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present) |
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| statseason = 2023 |
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'''Lonnie Johnson Jr.''' (born November 4, 1995)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240780/lonnie-johnson-jr|title=Lonnie Johnson Jr. Stats, News, Bio|website=ESPN}}</ref> is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[ |
'''Lonnie Johnson Jr.''' (born November 4, 1995)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240780/lonnie-johnson-jr|title=Lonnie Johnson Jr. Stats, News, Bio|website=ESPN}}</ref> is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Houston Texans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]]. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Johnson attended [[West Side Leadership Academy]] in [[Gary, Indiana]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/gone-from-dying-city-kentucky-lonnie-johnson-finds-life-lexington/HQppB74Q9RhfngYzbL9W0K/|title=Gone from a dying city, Kentucky CB Lonnie Johnson finds life in Lexington|first=SEC Country|last=Joe Mussatto|website=ajc}}</ref> He originally committed to [[Ohio State University]] to play college football but decommitted and went to [[San Bernardino Valley College]] |
Johnson attended [[West Side Leadership Academy]] in [[Gary, Indiana]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/gone-from-dying-city-kentucky-lonnie-johnson-finds-life-lexington/HQppB74Q9RhfngYzbL9W0K/|title=Gone from a dying city, Kentucky CB Lonnie Johnson finds life in Lexington|first=SEC Country|last=Joe Mussatto|website=ajc}}</ref> He originally committed to [[Ohio State University]] to play [[college football]], but decommitted and went to [[San Bernardino Valley College]]. Johnson later transferred to [[Garden City Community College]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2013/11/wide_receiver_prospect_lonnie.html|title=Wide receiver prospect Lonnie Johnson decommits from Ohio State's 2014 recruiting class: Buckeyes recruiting|first=Ari|last=Wasserman|date=November 12, 2013|website=cleveland.com}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Johnson attended San Bernardino Valley College in 2014 and played [[wide receiver]] and special teams. |
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He attended Garden City in 2015 and 2016, but did not play in 2016 to concentrate on academics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kykernel.com/sports/they-re-not-in-kansas-anymore-the-journey-from-kansas/article_b9c43fb4-aa08-11e8-b8a5-f7eb530b8c6e.html|title=They're not in Kansas anymore: The journey from Kansas JUCOs to the Kentucky football team|first=Chris|last=Leach|website=The Kentucky Kernel}}</ref> He transferred to the [[University of Kentucky]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article120711448.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161216203012/http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article120711448.html| archive-date = 2016-12-16| title = Junior college football player Lonnie Johnson commits to Kentucky {{!}} Lexington Herald-Leader}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article130009684.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170204134352/http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article130009684.html| archive-date = 2017-02-04| title = New UK football player Lonnie Johnson knows 'where the money is' {{!}} Lexington Herald-Leader}}</ref> In two seasons at Kentucky, he had 64 tackles and one interception. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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| note = All values from NFL Combine<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/lonnie-johnson |
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/lonnie-johnson/32004a4f-4800-0020-6142-473a18150e9b |title=Lonnie Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=January 19, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Draft Scout Lonnie Johnson Jr. College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1023104&DraftYear=2019 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/players/_/letter/j/year/2019 |title=Lonnie Johnson 2019 NFL Draft Profile |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> |
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===Houston Texans=== |
===Houston Texans=== |
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Johnson was drafted by the [[Houston Texans]] in the second round, 54th overall, of the [[2019 NFL |
Johnson was drafted by the [[Houston Texans]] in the second round, 54th overall, of the [[2019 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2019 NFL Draft Results: Houston Texans Select Lonnie Johnson With The 54th Overall Pick|url=https://www.battleredblog.com/2019/4/26/18519012/2019-nfl-draft-results-houston-texans-select-lonnie-johnson-with-the-54th-overall-pick|work=Battle Red Blog|publisher=SB Nation|date=April 26, 2019}}</ref> |
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The Texans previously acquired the 54th overall pick from the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in a trade that sent [[Duane Brown]] to Seattle. On May 10, 2019, he signed his rookie contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aseaofblue.com/2019/5/10/18564390/lonnie-johnson-contract-houston-texans-draft-2019-nfl-news|title=Lonnie Johnson officially signs contract with Houston Texans|first=Jamie|last=Boggs|date=May 10, 2019|website=A Sea Of Blue}}</ref> |
The Texans previously acquired the 54th overall pick from the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in a trade that sent [[Duane Brown]] to Seattle. On May 10, 2019, he signed his rookie contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aseaofblue.com/2019/5/10/18564390/lonnie-johnson-contract-houston-texans-draft-2019-nfl-news|title=Lonnie Johnson officially signs contract with Houston Texans|first=Jamie|last=Boggs|date=May 10, 2019|website=A Sea Of Blue}}</ref> |
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In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], Johnson recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a 25-yard touchdown during the 51–31 loss |
In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], Johnson recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a 25-yard touchdown during the 51–31 loss. His ineffectiveness in covering Chiefs tight end [[Travis Kelce]], in part due to an injury sustained mid-game, was cited as one of the primary reasons for the Chiefs' historic comeback win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131043 |title=Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs |date=January 12, 2020|agency=Associated Press |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=January 12, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-12|title=Seven straight touchdown drives|url=https://houston.sportsmap.com/kansas-city-collapse-proves-defense-needs-new-direction?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2?rebelltitem=2|access-date=2020-07-08|website=SportsMap|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Heifetz|first=Danny|date=2020-01-12|title=The Chiefs Made a Historic Comeback Look Easy|url=https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2020/1/12/21062997/kansas-city-chiefs-comeback-houston-texans|access-date=2020-07-08|website=The Ringer|language=en}}</ref> |
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===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
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On May 2, 2022, Johnson was traded to the |
On May 2, 2022, Johnson was traded to the Chiefs for a 2024 conditional seventh-round pick.<ref>{{cite web |title=Texans trade Lonnie Johnson Jr. to Chiefs |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/02/reports-texans-trade-lonnie-johnson-jr-to-chiefs/ |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> He was waived on August 15.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs waive four, officially sign Danny Shelton |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/15/chiefs-waive-four-officially-sign-danny-shelton/ |website=NBCSports.com}}</ref> |
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=== Tennessee Titans === |
=== Tennessee Titans === |
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Johnson was claimed off waivers by the [[Tennessee Titans]] on August 16, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Claim DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. Off Waivers|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-claim-db-lonnie-johnson-off-waivers|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 16, 2022}}</ref> |
Johnson was claimed off waivers by the [[Tennessee Titans]] on August 16, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Claim DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. Off Waivers|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-claim-db-lonnie-johnson-off-waivers|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 16, 2022}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on November 17,<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Sign WR/Returner C.J. Board to 53-Man Roster, Place DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-wr-returner-c-j-board-to-53-man-roster-place-db-lonnie-johnson-jr-on|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=November 17, 2022}}</ref> and was activated on December 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans place RB Dontrell Hilliard, WR C.J. Board on IR|url=https://sportsnaut.com/titans-place-rb-dontrell-hilliard-wr-c-j-board-on-ir/amp/|website=SportsNaut.com|date=December 17, 2022}}</ref> |
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===New Orleans Saints=== |
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On March 21, 2023, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints agree to terms with defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. on one-year contract|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/lonnie-johnson-jr-new-orleans-saints-defensive-back-roster-nfl-free-agency-2023|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=March 21, 2023}}</ref> |
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===Houston Texans (second stint)=== |
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On March 15, 2024, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans Transactions (03-15-2024) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-03-15-2024 |date=March 15, 2024|website=HoustonTexans.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*[https://www.houstontexans.com/team/players-roster/lonnie-johnson/ Houston Texans bio] |
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*[https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6509 Kentucky Wildcats bio] |
*[https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6509 Kentucky Wildcats bio] |
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*[http://www.gobroncbusters.com/sports/fball/2015-16/bios/johnson_lionel_6lmr Garden City CC bio] |
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Revision as of 02:28, 21 July 2024
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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Born: | Gary, Indiana, U.S. | November 4, 1995||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | West Side (Gary, Indiana) | ||||||||
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NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54 | ||||||||
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Lonnie Johnson Jr. (born November 4, 1995)[1] is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky.
Early years
Johnson attended West Side Leadership Academy in Gary, Indiana.[2] He originally committed to Ohio State University to play college football, but decommitted and went to San Bernardino Valley College. Johnson later transferred to Garden City Community College.[3]
College career
Johnson attended San Bernardino Valley College in 2014 and played wide receiver and special teams. He attended Garden City in 2015 and 2016, but did not play in 2016 to concentrate on academics.[4] He transferred to the University of Kentucky in 2017.[5][6] In two seasons at Kentucky, he had 64 tackles and one interception.
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 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
213 lb (97 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
4.48 s | 1.58 s | 2.66 s | 4.10 s | 7.01 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) |
15 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[7][8][9] |
Houston Texans
Johnson was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round, 54th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[10] The Texans previously acquired the 54th overall pick from the Seattle Seahawks in a trade that sent Duane Brown to Seattle. On May 10, 2019, he signed his rookie contract.[11]
In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a 25-yard touchdown during the 51–31 loss. His ineffectiveness in covering Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in part due to an injury sustained mid-game, was cited as one of the primary reasons for the Chiefs' historic comeback win.[12][13][14]
Kansas City Chiefs
On May 2, 2022, Johnson was traded to the Chiefs for a 2024 conditional seventh-round pick.[15] He was waived on August 15.[16]
Tennessee Titans
Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans on August 16, 2022.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on November 17,[18] and was activated on December 17.[19]
New Orleans Saints
On March 21, 2023, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.[20]
Houston Texans (second stint)
On March 15, 2024, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.[21]
References
- ^ "Lonnie Johnson Jr. Stats, News, Bio". ESPN.
- ^ Joe Mussatto, SEC Country. "Gone from a dying city, Kentucky CB Lonnie Johnson finds life in Lexington". ajc.
- ^ Wasserman, Ari (November 12, 2013). "Wide receiver prospect Lonnie Johnson decommits from Ohio State's 2014 recruiting class: Buckeyes recruiting". cleveland.com.
- ^ Leach, Chris. "They're not in Kansas anymore: The journey from Kansas JUCOs to the Kentucky football team". The Kentucky Kernel.
- ^ "Junior college football player Lonnie Johnson commits to Kentucky | Lexington Herald-Leader". Archived from the original on December 16, 2016.
- ^ "New UK football player Lonnie Johnson knows 'where the money is' | Lexington Herald-Leader". Archived from the original on February 4, 2017.
- ^ "Lonnie Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Lonnie Johnson Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Lonnie Johnson 2019 NFL Draft Profile". ESPN. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "2019 NFL Draft Results: Houston Texans Select Lonnie Johnson With The 54th Overall Pick". Battle Red Blog. SB Nation. April 26, 2019.
- ^ Boggs, Jamie (May 10, 2019). "Lonnie Johnson officially signs contract with Houston Texans". A Sea Of Blue.
- ^ "Chiefs rally from 24-0 hole to beat Texans 51-31 in playoffs". ESPN. Associated Press. January 12, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ "Seven straight touchdown drives". SportsMap. January 12, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ Heifetz, Danny (January 12, 2020). "The Chiefs Made a Historic Comeback Look Easy". The Ringer. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ "Texans trade Lonnie Johnson Jr. to Chiefs". NBCSports.com.
- ^ "Chiefs waive four, officially sign Danny Shelton". NBCSports.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 16, 2022). "Titans Claim DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. Off Waivers". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 17, 2022). "Titans Sign WR/Returner C.J. Board to 53-Man Roster, Place DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ "Titans place RB Dontrell Hilliard, WR C.J. Board on IR". SportsNaut.com. December 17, 2022.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. on one-year contract". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (03-15-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. March 15, 2024.
External links
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Gary, Indiana
- American football safeties
- American football cornerbacks
- Garden City Broncbusters football players
- Kentucky Wildcats football players
- Houston Texans players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Tennessee Titans players
- New Orleans Saints players
- San Bernardino Valley College alumni