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Quinn Johnson
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Johnson with the Packers in 2011
Personal information
Born: (1986-09-30) September 30, 1986 (age 38)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:Edgard (LA) West St. John
College:Louisiana State
Position:Fullback
NFL draft:2009 / round: 5 / pick: 145
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:13
Receiving yards:100
Receiving touchdowns:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Quinn Marcus Johnson (born September 30, 1986) is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Johnson was a part of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship team as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at LSU.

He has also played for the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos.

Early years

Johnson attended West Saint John High School in Edgard, Louisiana, where he was a member of the Rams 2003 2A State Championship team.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Johnson was selected in the 5th round (145th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Packers.

Tennessee Titans

On September 3, 2011, Johnson was traded to the Tennessee Titans. He was released on October 7, 2011 to make room on the roster for fullback Ahmard Hall who was returning to the team from a four-game suspension.[1]

Denver Broncos

On October 10, 2011, the Denver Broncos received Johnson off of waivers from the Tennessee Titans. Johnson was then waived by the Broncos and the Tennessee Titans claimed him off of waivers. On December 3, 2013, Johnson re-signed with the Titans.[2]

Personal life

Johnson is cousins with Dillon Gordon who was an offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles and now the Carolina Panthers. [3]

References

  1. ^ Titans Waive Nine Players; Trade for Quinn Johnson
  2. ^ Twitter / TennesseeTitans: The #Titans have agreed to terms with fullback Quinn Johnson & tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.
  3. ^ "LSU Tigers: Dillon Gordon". LSUsports.com. Retrieved December 5, 2016.