Place of birth Toronto, Ontario Weight 220 lb (100 kg) Positions Linebacker Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) College University of Toronto | CFL status National Role Canadian football Status Free agent Name Christopher Johnson Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
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Date of birth (1991-04-18) April 18, 1991 (age 24) | ||
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Christopher Johnson (born April 18, 1991) is a Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent.
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Early career
Johnson played high school football at Pickering High School, where he was an all-star in 2009. From 2010 to 2013, he played college football for the Toronto Varsity Blues. During his time with the Varsity Blues, he recorded 91 tackles, five sacks, and one interception returned for a touchdown. He also played in the CIS East-West Bowl in 2013.
Professional career
At the CFL Regional Combine in Toronto, Johnson impressed scouts by recording a time of 4.74 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a vertical jump of 36 inches, and a broad jump of 118 inches. All three statistics were bests among the linebackers at the Toronto Combine. Johnson was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the fifth round of the 2014 CFL Draft with the 44th overall pick. He was placed on the practice squad before the start of the regular season. Making his CFL debut against the Edmonton Eskimos on September 20, Johnson eventually played in two games with the Tiger-Cats in their 2014 season and completed two special teams tackles. He was resigned by the Tiger-Cats on March 11, 2015. After being dropped on June 13, the Calgary Stampeders expressed immediate interest and signed Johnson the following day. He was placed on the practice roster before the beginning of the regular season.