Ed Johnson (American football)

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name=Ed Johnson
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currentteam=Free Agent
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currentposition=Defensive tackle
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|12|18
birthplace= Detroit, Michigan
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=296
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Indianapolis Colts
college=Penn State
undraftedyear=2007
pastteams=
* Indianapolis Colts (2007-2008)
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highlights=
* No notable achievements
nfl=JOH218893

Edward Andre Johnson (born December 18, 1983 in city-state|Detroit|Michigan) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Penn State.

Early years

Johnson was a multi-sport star at Crockett Technical High School in Detroit, playing football, basketball and track and field. Won the class B state championship in the 100m and 200m dash in both 1997 and 1998.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Johnson had an immediate impact in his NFL debut, registering 3 solo tackles in the Colt's Week 1 victory over the New Orleans Saints in relief of the injured Anthony McFarland. He would lead Colts linemen in tackles in 2007 with 72, including a season-high 9 tackles in the Colts' AFC Divisional Playoff loss to the San Diego Chargers. He finished the season ranked in the top 20 in tackles among NFL rookies. cite web | url = http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?archive=false&conference=null&statisticCategory=TACKLES&season=2007&seasonType=REG&experience=0&tabSeq=0&qualified=true&Submit=Find | title = Rookie Stats by Player | publisher = nfl.com | accessdate = 2008-01-14 ]

The only defensive lineman to start all 16 games for the Colts in 2007, Johnson received the Thomas W. Moses Sr./Noble Max Award, given annually by Indianapolis media to a player "who has overcome adversity in his career, or whose on-field accomplishments exceeded normal expectations." cite web | url =http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/all-johnson.6224477jan12,0,2527292.story | title = Noble effort by Colts' Johnson | first = Mark | last = Wogenrich | date = 2008-01-12 | accessdate = 2008-01-14 | publisher = The Morning Call ]

On September 10, 2008, it was reported that Johnson had been stopped by Hamilton County, Indiana police on I-465 for speeding and was also found to have marijuana in his possession.> cite web | url =http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080910/SPORTS03/80910053 | title = Colts tackle Ed Johnson cut from Colts | first = Mike | last = Chappell | date = 2008-09-10 | accessdate = 2008-09-10 | publisher = IndyStar.com ] cite web | url =http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/09/10/colts-cut-ed-johnson-hours-after-pot-arrest | title =Colts Cut Ed Johnson Hours After Pot Arrest | first = Michael David | last = Smith | date = 2008-09-10 | accessdate = 2008-09-11 | publisher = AOL Sports Fanhouse ]

References

External links

* [http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=471 Indianapolis Colts bio]