Mike Johnson (linebacker)

For other people named Michael Johnson, see Michael Johnson.

Mike Johnson

Position(s) Linebacker Jersey #(s) 59
Born	November 26, 1962 (1962-11-26) (age 48) Southport, North Carolina
Career information
Year(s)	1986–1995
College	Virginia Tech
Professional teams
Philadelphia Stars (USFL) (1984) Baltimore Stars (USFL) (1985) Cleveland Browns (1986-1993) Detroit Lions (1994-1995)
Career stats
Sacks	14.5
Interceptions	13
Touchdowns	2
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
2× Pro Bowl selection (1989, 1990) 1× All-Pro selection (1989)

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]

References

1. ^ Horn, Barry (December 2, 2009), "Texas' Tre' Newton, son of a Cowboy, is molded by his mother", Dallas Morning News, http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/texas/stories/120209dnsponewtonlede.3dd034e.html 

Persondata
Name	Johnson, Mike
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	November 26, 1962
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death

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