Mike Johnson (linebacker)

Mike Johnson (linebacker)
Mike Johnson
Position(s)
Linebacker
Jersey #(s)
59
Born November 26, 1962 (1962-11-26) (age 48)
Southport, North Carolina
Career information
Year(s) 19861995
College Virginia Tech
Professional teams
Career stats
Sacks 14.5
Interceptions 13
Touchdowns 2
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Michael Johnson (born November 26, 1962 in Southport, North Carolina) is a former American football linebacker who played ten seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the Cleveland Browns. Previously, he played in the USFL for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars for two seasons.

He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1st round (18th overall) of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players.

Johnson is the brother-in-law of former Dallas Cowboys guard Nate Newton, and uncle of Texas Longhorns running back Tre' Newton.[1]

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