Austin Johnson (fullback)

Austin Johnson
No. 35, 46
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1989-06-16) June 16, 1989 (age 35)
Hickory, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Hickory (NC)
College:Tennessee
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:12
Rushing yards:31
Rushing touchdowns:1
Receptions:7
Receiving yards:45
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Austin Johnson (born June 16, 1989) is a former American football fullback. He played college football at Tennessee and attended Hickory High School in Hickory, North Carolina.

Early years

Johnson played football and baseball at Hickory High School in Hickory, North Carolina. He was an all-state selection for football in 2006 and 2007.[1] He recorded 692 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns on 108 attempts his senior year. Johnson also recorded 35 receptions and 470 receiving yards.[1] He finished his high school career with 580 tackles.[2]

College career

Johnson played for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2008 to 2011.[3] He was an Academic All-SEC selection in 2008, 2009, and 2010.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m) 		241 lb
(109 kg) 		4.71 s 1.67 s 2.77 s 4.37 s 7.32 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		 25 reps
All values from Tennessee's Pro Day[4]

Baltimore Ravens

Johnson was signed by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL on April 29, 2012, after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft.[5][6]

New Orleans Saints

Johnson signed with the NFL's New Orleans Saints on January 7, 2013.[7] He was released by the Saints on August 31, 2013. He was signed to the Saints' practice squad on September 4, 2013.[5] He made his NFL debut on September 7, 2014, against the Atlanta Falcons.[8] Johnson suffered a knee injury in the Saints' Week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers; on November 4, 2014, the Saints placed him on the injured reserve list, ending his season.[9] He was released by the Saints on November 3, 2015, and signed to the team's practice squad on November 5, 2015.[10][11] He was promoted to the active roster on December 9, 2015.[12] He was resigned on February 10, 2016.[13] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Saints.[14] Johnson was then signed to the Saints' practice squad the next day. He was released by the team on September 13, 2016.[12]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 14, 2016, Johnson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[15] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2016.[16] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day.[17][18] He was released on October 10, 2017.[19] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 20, 2017.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 3, 2018.[21]

On September 1, 2018, Johnson was waived by the Buccaneers.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Austin Johnson". University of Tennessee Athletics. Archived from the original on October 24, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  2. ^ "Austin Johnson". New Orleans Saints. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  3. ^ "Austin Johnson - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Austin Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Austin Johnson". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  6. ^ Triplett, Mike (August 27, 2014). "Forget LB, Austin Johnson finds way at FB". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Haynes, Allen (September 8, 2013). "Former Hickory High star Johnson gets his opportunity with Saints". Hickory Daily Record. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "Austin Johnson". nfl.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  9. ^ Terrell, Katherine (November 4, 2014). "New Orleans Saints place fullback Austin Johnson on injured reserve". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  10. ^ "Saints release Austin Johnson, Akeem Davis, bring back T.J. Graham". NOLA.com. November 3, 2015. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Talbot, Damond (November 6, 2015). "Saints signed fullback Austin Johnson to their PS; Cut OT Bryan Witzmann". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "AUSTIN JOHNSON". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  13. ^ Woodbery, Evan (February 11, 2016). "New Orleans Saints re-sign fullback Austin Johnson". NOLA.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Katzenstein, Josh (September 3, 2016). "After cuts, New Orleans Saints have first 53-man roster of 2016". NOLA.com. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  15. ^ Bouda, Nate (December 14, 2016). "Buccaneers Sign FB Austin Johnson To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Smith, Scott (December 28, 2016). "Johnson Promoted as Sims Hits IR". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  17. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2017). "Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017.
  18. ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017.
  19. ^ Smith, Scott (October 10, 2017). "Bucs Add DE Webster to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  20. ^ Smith, Scott (December 20, 2017). "Standout Rookies Among Five Bucs Headed to IR". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017.
  21. ^ Smith, Scott (January 3, 2018). "Bucs Sign Eight to Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018.
  22. ^ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.