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* [[Associated Press|AP]] All-[[Pac 10]] (1992)
* [[Senior Bowl]] (1993)
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'''Keshon Lorenzo Johnson'' (July 17, 1970) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]. He was [[Draft (sports)|drafted]] by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the [[1993 NFL Draft]].
'''Keshon Lorenzo Johnson''' (July 17, 1970) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]. He was [[Draft (sports)|drafted]] by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the [[1993 NFL Draft]].

==Early years==
Johnson attended [[Edison High School (Fresno, California)|Edison High School]] before enrolling at [[Fresno City College]].<ref name="Rams in Pros">{{cite news |title=Rams in the Pros |url=http://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/index.aspx?page=3236 |website=FresnoCityCollege.edu |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><!-- For some reason, this source lists him as playing for the Steelers, this is incorrect. Do not add the Steelers to the infobox. --> He then transferred to the [[University of Arizona]]. While at Arizona, he was an All-[[Pac 10]] selection in 1992.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bears send Teaff out a winner |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991760/bears_send_teaff_out_a_winner/ |newspaper=[[Galveston Daily News]] |location=[[Galveston, Texas]] |publisher=[[Associated Press|AP]] |date=January 1, 1993 |page=17 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Baylor thumps Arizona in Hancock Bowl, 20-15 (Mississippi shuts out Air Force) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9992425/baylor_thumps_arizona_in_hancock_bowl/ |newspaper=[[The Gettysburg Times]] |location=[[Gettysburg, Pennsylvania]] |publisher=[[Associated Press|AP]] |date=January 2, 1993 |page=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Football - College - All Pac-10 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9992504/football_college_all_pac10/ |newspaper=[[Santa Cruz Sentinel]] |location=[[Santa Cruz, California]] |publisher=[[Associated Press|AP]] |date=December 3, 1992 |page=16 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> That same season, he was named a member of the [[Bill Belichick]] coached [[National Football Conference|NFC]] roster for the 1993 [[Senior Bowl]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Senior Bowl |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9990971/senior_bowl/ |newspaper=[[The Salina Journal]] |location=[[Salina, Kansas]] |publisher=[[Associated Press|AP]] |date=January 11, 1993 |page=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Senior Bowl rosters |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991464/senior_bowl_rosters/ |newspaper=[[Santa Cruz Sentinel]] |location=[[Santa Cruz, California]] |date=January 11, 1993 |page=20 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Johnson was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the [[1993 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite news |title=NFL Draft |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991161/nfl_draft/ |newspaper=[[Standard-Speaker]] |location=[[Hazleton, Pennsylvania]] |publisher=[[Associated Press|AP]] |date=April 27, 1993 |page=24 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=NFL Draft (Seventh - Eight Round) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991236/nfl_draft_seventh_eight_round/ |newspaper=[[The Salina Journal]] |location=[[Salina, Kansas]] |date=April 27, 1993 |page=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> During his [[rookie]] [[1993 Chicago Bears season|season]], he appeared in 15 games. He recorded five [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]]. In [[1994 Chicago Bears season|1994]], he appeared in six games and recorded two tackles. He was [[Waivers (American football)|waived]] on October 29, 1994.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions - Football |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991293/transactions_football/ |newspaper=[[Standard-Speaker]] |location=[[Hazleton, Pennsylvania]] |date=October 29, 1994 |page=33 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991683/transactions/ |newspaper=[[Santa Cruz Sentinel]] |location=[[Santa Cruz, California]] |date=October 29, 1994 |page=18 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> On November 2, he was claimed off waivers by the [[Green Bay Packers]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991500/transactions_football/ |newspaper=[[Indiana Gazette]] |location=[[Indiana, Pennsylvania]] |date=November 2, 1994 |page=28 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions - Football (National Football League) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9992323/transactions_football_national/ |newspaper=The Facts |location=[[Clute, Texas]] |date=November 2, 1994 |page=19 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> With the Packers, he appeared in seven games, recording one [[interception]]. He was waived by the Packers on April 28, 1995.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991107/transaction/ |newspaper=[[San Bernardino County Sun]] |location=[[San Bernardino, California]] |date=April 28, 1995 |page=22 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991607/transactions/ |newspaper=[[Ironwood Daily Globe]] |location=[[Ironwood, Michigan]] |date=April 28, 1995 |page=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions - Football (National Football League) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9991923/transactions_football_national/ |newspaper=[[Galveston Daily News]] |location=[[Galveston, Texas]] |date=April 28, 1995 |page=14 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> He began the [[1995 NFL season]] with the [[Detroit Lions]]<ref>{{cite news |title=TV Rosters [Lions (9-7) Steelers (21-4)] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9992026/tv_rosters_lions_97_steelers_214/ |newspaper=[[Indiana Gazette]] |location=[[Indiana, Pennsylvania]] |date=September 3, 1995 |page=23 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref>, but did not appear in any games. He re-joined the Bears and appeared in 12 games and recorded one tackle. After the season, he became a [[restricted free agent]].<ref>{{cite news |title=NFL Free Agents |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9992130/nfl_free_agents/ |newspaper=[[Indiana Gazette]] |location=[[Indiana, Pennsylvania]] |publisher=[[NFL Players Association]] |date=February 4, 1996 |page=25 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=NFL Free Agents |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9992260/nfl_free_agents/ |newspaper=[[Standard-Speaker]] |location=[[Hazleton, Pennsylvania]] |date=February 18, 1996 |page=15 (B7) |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=April 2, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref>
Johnson was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the [[1993 NFL Draft]]. He spent his first season with the team before splitting the [[1994 NFL season]] with the Bears and the [[Green Bay Packers]]. He began the [[1995 NFL season]] with the [[Detroit Lions]], but did not see any playing time with the team and later re-joined the Bears.

==References==
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Revision as of 17:14, 2 April 2017

For the wide receiver, see Keyshawn Johnson.
Keshon Johnson
No. 25, 33, 37
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1970-07-17) July 17, 1970 (age 53)
Fresno, California
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Fresno (CA) Edison
College:Arizona
NFL draft:1993 / Round: 7 / Pick: 173
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:8
Interceptions:1
FF / FR:0 / 1
Player stats at PFR

Keshon Lorenzo Johnson (July 17, 1970) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He played college football at Arizona. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft.

Early years

Johnson attended Edison High School before enrolling at Fresno City College.[1] He then transferred to the University of Arizona. While at Arizona, he was an All-Pac 10 selection in 1992.[2][3][4] That same season, he was named a member of the Bill Belichick coached NFC roster for the 1993 Senior Bowl.[5][6]

Professional career

Johnson was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft.[7][8] During his rookie season, he appeared in 15 games. He recorded five tackles. In 1994, he appeared in six games and recorded two tackles. He was waived on October 29, 1994.[9][10] On November 2, he was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[11][12] With the Packers, he appeared in seven games, recording one interception. He was waived by the Packers on April 28, 1995.[13][14][15] He began the 1995 NFL season with the Detroit Lions[16], but did not appear in any games. He re-joined the Bears and appeared in 12 games and recorded one tackle. After the season, he became a restricted free agent.[17][18]

References

  1. ^ "Rams in the Pros". FresnoCityCollege.edu. Retrieved April 2, 2017. Free access icon
  2. ^ "Bears send Teaff out a winner". Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas: AP. January 1, 1993. p. 17. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  3. ^ "Baylor thumps Arizona in Hancock Bowl, 20-15 (Mississippi shuts out Air Force)". The Gettysburg Times. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: AP. January 2, 1993. p. 10. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  4. ^ "Football - College - All Pac-10". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California: AP. December 3, 1992. p. 16. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  5. ^ "Senior Bowl". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas: AP. January 11, 1993. p. 10. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  6. ^ "Senior Bowl rosters". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. January 11, 1993. p. 20. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  7. ^ "NFL Draft". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, Pennsylvania: AP. April 27, 1993. p. 24. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  8. ^ "NFL Draft (Seventh - Eight Round)". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. April 27, 1993. p. 10. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  9. ^ "Transactions - Football". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, Pennsylvania. October 29, 1994. p. 33. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  10. ^ "Transactions". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. October 29, 1994. p. 18. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  11. ^ "Transactions". Indiana Gazette. Indiana, Pennsylvania. November 2, 1994. p. 28. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  12. ^ "Transactions - Football (National Football League)". The Facts. Clute, Texas. November 2, 1994. p. 19. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  13. ^ "Transactions". San Bernardino County Sun. San Bernardino, California. April 28, 1995. p. 22. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  14. ^ "Transactions". Ironwood Daily Globe. Ironwood, Michigan. April 28, 1995. p. 10. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  15. ^ "Transactions - Football (National Football League)". Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. April 28, 1995. p. 14. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  16. ^ "TV Rosters [Lions (9-7) Steelers (21-4)]". Indiana Gazette. Indiana, Pennsylvania. September 3, 1995. p. 23. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  17. ^ "NFL Free Agents". Indiana Gazette. Indiana, Pennsylvania: NFL Players Association. February 4, 1996. p. 25. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  18. ^ "NFL Free Agents". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, Pennsylvania. February 18, 1996. p. 15 (B7). Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
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