Jeremi Johnson

Infobox NFLactive


name=Jeremi Johnson
currentteam=Cincinnati Bengals
|width=200
caption=Jeremi Johnson in action against the Cleveland Browns.
currentnumber=31
currentpositionplain=Fullback
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|9|4
birthplace=Louisville, Kentucky
heightft=5
heightin=11
weight=270
debutyear=2003
debutteam=Cincinnati Bengals
college=Western Kentucky
draftyear=2003
draftround=4
draftpick=21
pastteams=
* Cincinnati Bengals (2003-present)
status=Injured Reserve
highlights=
* Big Ten All-Freshman (1999)
nfl=JOH341507

Jeremi Ray Johnson (born September 4, 1980 in city-state|Louisville|Kentucky) is an American football fullback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Western Kentucky.

Early years

Johnson was a standout for Ballard High School, rushing for over 2,000 yards and scoring 35 touchdowns in his junior and senior seasons.

College career

Indiana

As a collegiate player, Jeremi Johnson played his first three seasons at Indiana University, where he was named to the All-Big Ten Conference freshman team in 1999.) However, in 2002, Johnson suffered a hamstring injury in spring practice and, according to reports, Johnson believed it was just a minor injury and didn't believe an MRI test was necessary. Head coach Gerry DiNardo believed otherwise, and Johnson's scholarship was rescinded.

A subsequent application for entry into the supplemental NFL draft was unsuccessful because Johnson didn't meet its hardship requirements.

Western Kentucky

Jeremi Johnson transferred to Western Kentucky University for his senior season, where he was a key player on the Hilltoppers' NCAA Division 1-AA championship team.

He was a Recreation sport management major at Western Kentucky University.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Johnson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.

External links

* [http://www.bengals.com/team/player.asp?player_id=24 Cincinnati Bengals bio]