Place of birth Kingston, Ontario Name Brent Johnson Education Ohio State University College Ohio State Weight 120 kg | Position(s) DE Height 1.91 m CFL status National Role American football player Drafted by BC Lions | |
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Date of birth (1976-12-07) December 7, 1976 (age 39) CFL draft 2000 / Round: 3 / Pick: 20 | ||
Brent Johnson (born December 12, 1976) is a retired Canadian football defensive lineman who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He attended Ohio State University where he played for the Buckeyes.
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Professional career
Brent Johnson was drafted by the Lions in the third round, 20th overall of the 2000 CFL Draft. He started playing for BC in 2001. Johnson led the CFL in sacks with 17 in the 2005 CFL season and 16 in the 2006 CFL season. He won the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award and was named a CFL All-Star in both years. Johnson also won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 2006. He was awarded his third CFL All-Star selection for his performance in the 2008 CFL season. He holds the record for sacks with the BC Lions with 89 over his 11-year career.
Personal
Brent Johnson lives in Vancouver with his wife Lara and his son Roman