Eric Johnson (American football)
- Eric Johnson (American football)
Infobox NFLactive
name=Eric Johnson
currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|9|15
birthplace=Needham, Massachusetts
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=252
debutyear=2001
debutteam=San Francisco 49ers
college=Yale
draftyear=2001
draftround=7
draftpick=224
pastteams=
* San Francisco 49ers (2001-2006)
* New Orleans Saints (2007)
status=Active
nfl=JOH230145
Eric Maxwell Johnson (born September 15, 1979 in Needham, Massachusetts) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Yale.
College career
Johnson attended Yale University, where he played wide receiver.
Professional career
an Francisco 49ers
Johnson was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. When healthy, he was a key contributor to the 49ers passing game. However, he missed all of 2003 with an injury, and missed all of 2005 with an injury as well. In 2004 he led the 49ers in receiving with 82 catches for 825 yards and 2 touchdowns. During the 2006 season, Johnson split time with tight end Vernon Davis, the team's first-round draft pick.
New Orleans Saints
Johnson signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2007. He was re-signed by the team on March 10, 2008. On July 25, 2008 he was released by the New Orleans Saints.
External links
* [http://neworleanssaints.com/Team/Roster/People/Eric%20Johnson.aspx New Orleans Saints bio]
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