Position: Linebacker Height 1.85 m Name James-Michael Johnson | College: Nevada Weight 109 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1989-08-20) August 20, 1989 (age 26) High school: Fairfield (CA) Rodriguez NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120 Role American football linebacker Current team Miami Dolphins (#56 / Linebacker) Education University of Nevada, Reno Parents Michael Johnson, Jamesetta Johnson Siblings Myleka Johnson, Alisha Johnson | ||
Place of birth: Vallejo, California | ||
James michael johnson nfl draft analysis 2010 season
James-Michael Johnson (born August 20, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nevada.
Contents
- James michael johnson nfl draft analysis 2010 season
- Nevada lb james michael johnson draft profile
- Cleveland Browns
- 2012 Season
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Detroit Lions
- Miami Dolphins
- References
Nevada lb james michael johnson draft profile
Cleveland Browns
Johnson was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 4th round, 120th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft.
On May 9, 2012 Johnson signed a 4-year contract with the Browns.
2012 Season
After being injured in the pre-season, Johnson returned to the Browns lineup in week 5 and made his first career start week 6. Johnson finished with a career high, 10 tackles, week 8 against the Chargers. Johnson's season finished with 36 tackles, and two stuffs in 10 games.
On August 31, 2013 Johnson was waived.
Kansas City Chiefs
On September 1, 2013 Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.
In Johnson's second season, he recorded 17 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble while playing all 16 games.
In Johnson's second season with the Chiefs he had his best season of his career. Johnson had 51 tackles and one forced fumble.
On September 5, 2015, Johnson was released by the Chiefs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On September 6, 2015, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On September 15, he was waived after suffering an injury.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On October 5, 2015, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Johnson to provide depth at linebacker. The Jaguars released Johnson on October 28, 2015.
Detroit Lions
Johnson was signed by the Detroit Lions on November 4, 2015. On November 14, 2015, the Lions waived Johnson.
Miami Dolphins
Johnson was signed by the Miami Dolphins on November 17, 2015. On December 1, 2015, he was waived. On December 22, he was re-signed by the Dolphins. On September 3, 2016, he was released as part of final roster cuts.