Ian Johnson (American football)
 Johnson at the 2009 Vikings Training Camp |
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| No. -- Miami Dolphins | |
| Running Back | |
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| Date of birth: October 10, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: San Dimas, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Boise State | |
| NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: Undrafted / Pick: {{{draftpick}}} | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Ian Johnson (born October, 10 1986) is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins after being traded from the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Boise State.
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[edit] Early years
Ian Johnson attended Damien High School (La Verne, California) and was named Inland Valley Offensive Player of the Year, L.A. Times All-San Gabriel Valley first team, San Gabriel Valley Tribune All-Area first team, Daily Bulletin Inland Valley All-Area Team, All-Sierra League MVP, and CIF Division II first-team all-league as a senior. Johnson was also a team captain for the Spartans and set Damien High School records in career rushing yards, season rushing yards (2,009 yards) and points scored (347). He also lettered in track where he was an All-Sierra League and All-CIF pick while competing in the 100-meters, 200-meters, and 4x100-meter relay.
[edit] College career
Johnson was redshirted for the 2004 season. In his freshman year in 2005, he rushed for 1,445 yards, at that time the 2nd-most by a freshman in Broncos history, scoring 14 touchdowns. In his illustrious five year career at BSU, Johnson ran for 6,030 yards and 85 touchdowns, surpassing Marshall Faulk for the WAC Career Rushing Touchdown record.
Johnson had been considered a dark horse Heisman Trophy
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Pre-draft measureables
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | Wonderlic | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11¼ in | 212 lb | 4.46 s | 1.46 s | 2.55 s | 4.18 s | 6.86 s | 33 in | 9 ft 8 in | 26 rep | 26 | |||||||||
| 3-cone and broad jump from Boise State Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine.[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
[edit] Minnesota Vikings
He ran the fastest 40 yard dash time for a running back at the 2009 NFL Combine with a 4.46. He was signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings.[2] In Week 4 of the Preseason Johnson ran for 2 touchdowns in 17 carries against the Dallas Cowboys. He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[3]
Johnson was waived by the Vikings on September 4, 2010.[4]
[edit] Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals signed Johnson to their practice squad on September 6, 2010.[5]
He was released from the practice squad on September 27, 2010.[6]
[edit] Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions signed Johnson to their practice squad on November 17, 2010.[7] Ian was again released on the 3rd September 2011. [8]
[edit] San Francisco 49ers
Johnson was signed the 49ers practice squad on September 12, 2011. He was released on December 14, 2011.[9]
[edit] Miami Dolphins
Johnson was signed to the Dolphin's practice squad on December 29, 2011.
[edit] Motivational speaking
In November 2010, Ian Johnson joined Kituku and Associates in Boise as a motiviational speaker and personal coach. Johnson will speak at schools, businesses, churches, and associations on turning dreams to reality, winning as a team, making the right choices, and overcoming challenges.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ NFL Draft Scout
- ^ http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2009/04/26/ccripe/san_jose_states_gilbert_goes_third_round_nfl_draft
- ^ http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_13283922?source=rss
- ^ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/04/vikings-trimming-the-fat-from-roster/
- ^ http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/102287064.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI
- ^ http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/10/19/1384405/a-reluctant-homecoming.html
- ^ http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2010/11/17/bmurphy/ian_johnson_added_detroit_lions_practice_squad
- ^ http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-establish-53-man-roster/0ec20eee-1070-4979-b68e-3a5faaf17d7a
- ^ http://blog.49ers.com/2011/12/14/lb-wilhoite-added-to-p-squad/
- ^ http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/11/09/1411485/ex-bsu-football-player-ian-johnson.html
[edit] External links
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- 1985 births
- Living people
- People from the Inland Empire (California)
- Players of American football from California
- American football running backs
- Boise State Broncos football players
- Undrafted National Football League players
- Minnesota Vikings players
- Arizona Cardinals players
- Detroit Lions players
- San Francisco 49ers players
