Josh Johnson (running back)

Josh Johnson
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-26) December 26, 1997 (age 27)
Hurtsboro, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Opelika
(Opelika, Alabama)
College:Louisiana–Monroe
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2021
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Josh Johnson (born December 26, 1997) is an American former professional football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana–Monroe.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+7⁄8 in
(1.75 m) 		209 lb
(95 kg) 		29+5⁄8 in
(0.75 m) 		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		 4.61 s 1.63 s 2.61 s 4.40 s 7.16 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 22 reps
Source:[1][2]

Johnson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2020.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts, but re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[4] Johnson was elevated to the active roster on November 29, 2021, for the team's Week 12 game against the Washington Football Team.[5] He was signed to the active roster on January 4, 2022.[6]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived/injured by the Seahawks and placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released on September 8.

References

  1. ^ "Josh Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Josh Johnson, Louisiana-Monroe NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  3. ^ Hill, Jordan (May 1, 2021). "Former Opelika running back Josh Johnson signs with Seattle Seahawks". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Condotta, Bob (September 3, 2021). "Seahawks fill practice squad following signing of Phil Haynes". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Boyle, John (November 29, 2021). "Seahawks Elevate RB Josh Johnson & CB Gavin Heslop From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Boyle, John (January 4, 2022). "Seahawks Place Alex Collins On Injured Reserve, Sign Josh Johnson & Activate Bless Austin From COVID-19 List". Seahawks.com.
  7. ^ Boyle, John (August 30, 2022). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2022 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.


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