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Ben Johnson (tight end)

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Ben Johnson
No. 87, 81, 41, 84
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-28) July 28, 1994 (age 30)
Basehor, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Basehor-Linwood
(Basehor, Kansas)
College:Kansas
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2nd Team All–Big 12 (2017)
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Benjamin Johnson (born July 28, 1994) is a former American football tight end. He attended high school at Basehor–Linwood High School in Basehor, Kansas. He played college football at the University of Kansas. He was a two time All-Big 12 tight end at Kansas, being named honorable mention in 2015[1] and 2nd team in 2017.[2]

Professional career

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Los Angeles Chargers

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After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Johnson was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[4]

San Diego Fleet

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On October 14, 2018, Johnson signed with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football.[5] The AAF suspended football operations on April 2, 2019, and ceased business operations on April 17.[6]

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

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Johnson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 14, 2019.[7] He was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 31, and reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers on September 1.[8] He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 4.

Seattle Dragons

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In October 2019, Johnson was drafted by the Seattle Dragons during the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.[9] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "2015 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big12Sports.com. December 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "All-Big 12 Football Awards" (PDF). Big12Sports.com.
  3. ^ "Ben Johnson agrees to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers". KUAthletics.com. April 29, 2018.
  4. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 1, 2018). "Chargers Cut Roster Down to 53". Chargers.com.
  5. ^ Sklar, Debbie (October 14, 2018). "San Diego Fleet Signs Former San Diego State Standout Defensive End". Times of San Diego. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "AAF declares for bankruptcy, ceases all business operations, and will not finish inaugural season". NBCSports.com. April 17, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  7. ^ "Chargers sign tight end Ben Johnson". NBCSports.com. August 14, 2019.
  8. ^ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  9. ^ Talbot, Damond (October 16, 2019). "XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  10. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.