Thomas Johnson (defensive tackle)
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | June 24, 1981 Memphis, Tennessee | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Hamilton (TN) | ||||
| College: | Middle Tennessee State | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||
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Thomas Johnson (born June 24, 1981) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University.
Early years
[edit]Johnson attended Hamilton High School, where he played defensive tackle, tight end and linebacker. He led his team in tackles and sacks in his last 2 seasons. As a senior, he received All-state, All-Metro, and All-City honors.
He accepted a football scholarship from Middle Tennessee State University. As a true freshman, although he was enrolled in school, he did not participate in football while improving his grades. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 10 games with 4 starts at defensive tackle, registering 19 total tackles (2 for loss) and one sack
As a sophomore, he appeared in 10 games with 4 starts at defensive tackle, tallying 14 tackles, one sack and one blocked punt. As a junior, he appeared in 11 games with 8 starts at defensive tackle, posting 33 tackles (5.5 for loss), 4 sacks and one fumble recovery. As a senior, he was the regular starter at defensive tackle, recording 47 tackles (8 for loss) and 4 sacks.
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2005 NFL draft on April 28, to play as a nose tackle.[1] He was declared inactive in the first 13 games, playing in only 2 games, while making 3 tackles and one quarterback pressure. On September 4, 2006, he was waived during final cuts after the team claimed defensive tackle J'Vonne Parker.[2]
Houston Texans
[edit]On September 6, 2006, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Texans. He played in 11 games (3 starts) at defensive tackle and defensive end, recording 15 tackles and one pass deflection during the season.[3] He had 5 tackles (4 solo) against the Cleveland Browns. He was released during mandatory roster cuts on August 28, 2007.
New York Jets
[edit]On January 15, 2008, Johnson was signed by the New York Jets to a future contract. He was waived during final cuts on August 30.
Atlanta Falcons
[edit]On January 7, 2009, Johnson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to a future contract. He started in 10 games after Peria Jerry was lost for the season with a knee injury. He made 20 tackles and forced one fumble. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2010.
References
[edit]- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. September 5, 2006. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "TEXANS NOTES: Winston likes O-line progress". August 18, 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2018.