Danny Johnson (American football)

Danny Johnson (born November 17, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern and was signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Danny Johnson
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Johnson in 2021
No. 36 – Washington Commanders
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-17) November 17, 1995
Jackson, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:East Feliciana (Jackson)
College:Southern
Undrafted:2018
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2023
Tackles:86
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:14
Interceptions:1
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

He played college football at Southern University and was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl, becoming the first player from that school to receive an invitation in two decades.[1]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 9+1⁄4 in
(1.76 m)		 181 lb
(82 kg)		 31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.44 s1.53 s2.58 s4.30 s7.23 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		15 reps
[2][3]
Johnson in 2020

Johnson participated in the 2018 NFL Combine.[4][5][6][7] Johnson went unselected in the 2018 NFL Draft, but signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Washington Redskins soon after.[8] He made his NFL debut in the Redskins' season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. He had a 24-yard kick return in the 24–6 victory.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2018.[10]

Johnson was placed on the physically unable to perform list to start the 2019 season while recovering from injury. He was activated on December 10, 2019.[11] He started two games before being placed on injured reserve on December 24, 2019.[12] He re-signed with the team on March 23, 2021,[13] but was waived on August 31, 2021,[14] and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[15] Johnson was signed to the active roster on October 5, 2021.[16]

Johnson re-signed with the team on March 23, 2022.[17] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the following day.[18][19] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 25, 2022.[20] In Week 9 of the 2022 season, Johnson recorded his first career interception against the Minnesota Vikings off a pass deflected by Benjamin St-Juste in the end zone.[21]

Johnson signed a two-year contract extension with the Commanders on March 16, 2023.[22]

References
  1. Dellenger, Ross (January 25, 2018). "'I play big': Danny Johnson, first Southern player at Senior Bowl in 23 years, showcasing skills against the big boys". The Advocate. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  2. "Danny Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  3. "2018 NFL Draft Scout Danny Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  4. Johnson, Luke (February 6, 2018). "Former Southern cornerback Danny Johnson invited to NFL combine". The Advocate. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  5. Morale, Amos III (April 5, 2018). "NFL Draft 2018: CB Danny Johnson hoping to break Southern's 14-year drought". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  6. Loper, Craig (April 4, 2018). "Undrafted drought could end soon with all eyes on Johnson at Southern Pro Day". WAFB. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  7. Haley, Craig (April 10, 2018). "If only FCS players were picked in the NFL Draft". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  8. "SU's Danny Johnson signs with Washington Redskins". KSLA. April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  9. "Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals - September 9th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  10. "Redskins Sign Jeremy Reaves To Active Roster, Place Danny Johnson On Injured Reserve". Redskins.com. December 19, 2018.
  11. "Redskins Make Several Roster Moves". Redskins.com. December 10, 2019.
  12. "Redskins Place Quinton Dunbar, Danny Johnson On Injured Reserve; Sign Breon Borders, Dee Delaney". Redskins.com. December 24, 2019.
  13. Washington Football Team Public Relations (March 23, 2021). "Washington Re-Signs CB Danny Johnson, LB Jared Norris". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  14. "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. August 31, 2021.
  15. Washington Football Team Public Relations. "Washington Signs 15 Players To Practice Squad". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  16. Washington Football Team Public Relations (October 5, 2021). "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  17. Washington Commanders Public Relations (March 23, 2022). "Commanders re-sign CB Danny Johnson". Commanders.com. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  18. "Commanders cut 25 players, place 3 on IR". Commanders.com. August 30, 2022.
  19. "Commanders announce practice squad". Commanders.com. August 31, 2022.
  20. Selby, Zach (October 25, 2022). "Commanders sign Danny Johnson from practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  21. Selby, Zach (November 6, 2022). "Instant Analysis Commanders fail to overcome mistakes in 20-17 loss to Vikings". Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  22. Selby, Zach (March 16, 2023). "Hard work, dedication and positivity all paid off for Danny Johnson". Commanders.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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