Position: Nose Tackle Name Antonio Johnson Children Mahogany Johnson College: Mississippi State Parents Thomas Johnson | High school: Leland (MS) Spouse Ebony S. Johnson Weight: 328 lb (149 kg) Height 1.91 m | |
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Date of birth: (1984-12-08) December 8, 1984 (age 31) Place of birth: Greenville, Mississippi Role American football nose tackle Education Mississippi State University Similar People Ken Whisenhunt, Chuck Pagano, Jim Caldwell | ||
Leland s antonio johnson prepares for 8th nfl season
Antonio Rico Johnson (born December 8, 1984) is an American football nose tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at Mississippi State.
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- Leland s antonio johnson prepares for 8th nfl season
- Antonio johnson highlights gopher football signing day 2012
- College career
- Tennessee Titans
- Indianapolis Colts
- New England Patriots
- References
Antonio johnson highlights gopher football signing day 2012
College career
He played defensive tackle at Mississippi Delta Community College for two years earning honorable mention All-America honors before transferring to Mississippi State University to play from 2003 to 2006.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans drafted Johnson as the 152nd overall pick in 2007 NFL Draft. He was given the number 96 by the Titans. On August 1, 2007, Johnson tore his ACL while participating in training camp drills and was forced to miss his entire rookie season.
Johnson spent the first nine weeks of the 2008 regular season on the Titans' practice squad.
Indianapolis Colts
Johnson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' active roster from the Tennessee Titans' practice squad on November 4, 2008.
Tennessee Titans
On May 13, 2013, Johnson agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans, reuniting him with the team that drafted him. Johnson was on hiatus from football in 2014, as he pursued a career as a professional PC video game player.
New England Patriots
On December 31, 2014, Johnson signed a future/reserve contract with the New England Patriots. Johnson was released on August 27, 2015.