Anthony Johnson
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-04) February 4, 2000
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Chaminade-Madonna
(Hollywood, Florida)
College:Virginia
Louisville
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Anthony Johnson (born February 4, 2000) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Virginia and Louisville.

Early life

Johnson grew up in Coconut Creek, Florida and attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. In 2016 Johnson earned all-state and All-Broward County honors while putting up 30 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and three interceptions.[1] Johnson would decide to commit to play college football at Louisville.[2][3]

College career

Johnson played 3 years at Louisville and put up 43 tackles, four for a loss, two interceptions, 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.[4] Johnson's best season for Louisville came in 2019 where he put up 27 tackles, two going for a loss, an interception, six pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.[5] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Johnson announced that he would be transferring to the University of Virginia for his remaining years.[6][7] In his first year with Virginia he put up 44 tackles, two going for a loss, three interceptions and five pass deflections.[8] Johnson had a breakout year in 2022, posting 51 tackles, three being for a loss, two interceptions, and 12 pass deflections.[9] For his stellar performance on the year he was named First team All-ACC.[10] After the end of the 2022 season Johnson declared for the NFL Draft.[11] He would also earn an invite to the 2023 Senior Bowl.[12] In the senior bowl Johnson had an amazing game, intercepting a pass by Malik Cunningham and returning it for a touchdown.[13][14]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m)		 205 lb
(93 kg)		 32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		 8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		4.63 s1.58 s2.65 s4.41 s7.06 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[15]

New Orleans Saints

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Johnson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[16][17] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[18][19] On October 9, 2023, Johnson was released.[20]

Green Bay Packers

On October 17, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[21] He was released on November 28.[22]

References

  1. ↑ "Anthony Johnson". Virginia Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Furones, David. "Chaminade CB Anthony Johnson commits to Louisville". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  3. ↑ Person, Chris. "FLORIDA DEFENSIVE BACK ANTHONY JOHNSON COMMITS TO LOUISVILLE". The Crunch Zone. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Athony Johnson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "2019 Louisville Cardinals Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  6. ↑ "Virginia Adds Two Graduate Transfers for the 2021 Season". Virginia Sports. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "Louisville defensive back transferring to Virginia". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  8. ↑ "2021 Virginia Cavaliers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  9. ↑ "2022 Virginia Cavaliers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  10. ↑ "Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams". Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "Virginia CB Anthony Johnson Officially Declares for the NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  12. ↑ Madia, Greg. "Virginia cornerback Anthony Johnson earns invitation to Senior Bowl". The Daily Progess. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  13. ↑ Easterling, Luke. "WATCH: Virginia's Anthony Johnson grabs pick-6 at Senior Bowl". USA Today. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  14. ↑ Olson, Andrew. "Anthony Johnson, Virginia DB, snags pick-6 during Senior Bowl". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  15. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  16. ↑ Graham, Chris. "Anthony Johnson, left undrafted, signs rookie free-agent deal with New Orleans Saints". Augusta Free Press. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  17. ↑ Hubbard, Cluke. "A look at Saints UDFA, Anthony Johnson". Canal Street Chronicle. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  18. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
  19. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2023.
  20. ↑ Grindley, Wyatt (2023-10-09). "Saints Make Three Roster Moves". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  21. ↑ "Packers sign RB James Robinson, CB Anthony Johnson to practice squad". Packers.com. October 17, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Packers sign TE Joel Wilson to practice squad". packers.com. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
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