David Johnson (tight end)
 Johnson with the Pittsburgh Steelers | |||||||||
| No. -- Free agent | |||||||||
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: | August 26, 1987 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Pine Bluff, Arkansas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Pine Bluff (AR) | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2009 / Round: 7 / Pick: 241 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2014 | |||||||||
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David Johnson (born August 26, 1987) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for Arkansas State, where he was twice awarded All-Sun Belt Conference honors.[1]
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 9, 2011, Johnson scored his first career touchdown when he caught a one-yard pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger against the Tennessee Titans.[2]
On April 11, 2012, the Steelers signed Johnson to a one-year, $1.26 million contract. During a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 10, 2012, Johnson suffered a torn ACL which eliminated him for the 2012 season. He was waived/injured on August 13, 2012, and subsequently reverted to injured reserve on August 16. On March 12, 2013, the Steelers signed Johnson again to a one-year deal.[3]
San Diego Chargers
Johnson signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 12, 2014.[4] On the Chargers roster Johnson is used as a fullback and tight end.
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