Jamall Johnson

Jamall Johnson (born October 12, 1982) is a former gridiron football linebacker. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Northwestern State and high school football at Destrehan High School.

Jamall Johnson
No. 28
Born: (1982-10-12) October 12, 1982
Norco, Louisiana
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight222 lb (101 kg)
CollegeNorthwestern State
High schoolDestrehan (LA)
Career history
As player
2005Cleveland Browns*
2005–2008BC Lions
2009Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2009–2013Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2014BC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Southland Newcomer of the Year (2003)
  • 2x First-team All-Southland (2003–2004)
  • 2x Division I FCS All-American (2003–2004)
CFL All-Star2009
CFL East All-Star2009, 2011

Johnson was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and BC Lions.

College career

He went to Delta State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He played college football and continued his career with the CFL.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns in 2005 but was waived before training camp.

BC Lions

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions in 2005. In 2005, he played 5 games, had 7 total tackles and made a key forced fumble in the 2005 West Division Final versus the Edmonton Eskimos. In 2006, Johnson recorded 12 total tackles and a 39-yard fumble recovery. He played during BC's victory in the 2006 Grey Cup.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Johnson was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was released on June 19, 2009.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 4, 2009.[1]

BC Lions

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on February 13, 2014.

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References
  1. "TiCats add Jamall Johnson to LB Corps". CFL.ca. Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
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