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Johnson Bademosi
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Bademosi with the Patriots in 2017
No. 29 – New Orleans Saints
Position:Cornerback
Special teamer
Personal information
Born: (1990-07-23) July 23, 1990 (age 34)
Washington, D. C.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Gonzaga College
(Washington, D.C.)
College:Stanford
Undrafted:2012
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:138
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:9
Interceptions:1
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Johnson Bademosi (born July 23, 1990) is an American football cornerback and special teamer for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He was a member of the football, rugby, and track and field teams at Gonzaga College High School and went on to play college football for Stanford University.

College career

Bademosi was a three-year starter at cornerback for Stanford. He recorded his first career interception against Washington during the 2010 season. Bademosi went on to be selected to the 2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He also received an All-Conference honorable mention at Stanford for his participation in track and field.[1]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

In May 2012, Bademosi signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[2]

Bademosi played sparingly on defense during his rookie season, but became a standout on special teams. He led the Browns (shared the lead in 2014) in special teams tackles each of his four seasons in Cleveland, and his 61 special teams tackles since 2012 rank second in the NFL during that span behind only Justin Bethel (64). During the 2015 season, he was the co-leader in the NFL in total special teams tackles with 17.

Detroit Lions

On March 11, 2016, the Detroit Lions signed Bademosi.[3][4]

On October 30, 2016, Week 8 of the NFL Season, Bademosi recorded his first NFL Interception against the Houston Texans, picking off Brock Osweiler, in a 20–13 Loss.

New England Patriots

On September 2, 2017, the Detroit Lions traded Bademosi to the New England Patriots for a 2019 sixth round draft pick.[5] He played in all 16 games, starting three following an injury to Stephon Gilmore, recording a career-high 29 tackles. Bademosi and the Patriots reached Super Bowl LII, but the Patriots lost 41–33 to the Philadelphia Eagles with Bademosi recording one tackle in the game.[6]

Houston Texans

On March 16, 2018, Bademosi signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans.[7][8]

Miami Dolphins

On August 31, 2019, Bademosi, Julien Davenport, two-first round picks, and a second-round pick were traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Laremy Tunsil, his teammate Kenny Stills, and a fourth-round pick.[9] He was released on October 14.[10]

New Orleans Saints

On October 23, 2019, Bademosi was signed by the New Orleans Saints.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2019.[12]

On April 23, 2020, Bademosi was re-signed by the Saints.[13]

Personal life

Bademosi received the Maurice "Maus" Collins Award for excellence and leadership on and off the football field while at Gonzaga College High School. He was a history major while attending Stanford.[1] Son of immigrants, he is of Nigerian descent.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Johnson Bademosi Profile". Stanford Football. Stanford University. April 24, 2013.
  2. ^ "Cleveland Browns announce signings of 15 undrafted free agents, including 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and an Akron Zip". cleveland.com. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  3. ^ "Lions sign unrestricted free agent CB Johnson Bademosi". Detroit Lions. March 10, 2016. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  4. ^ Birkett, Dave (March 10, 2016). "Detroit Lions add special teams ace in Cleveland Browns DB Johnson Bademosi". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  5. ^ "Patriots acquire CB Johnson Bademosi from Detroit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017.
  6. ^ "Super Bowl LII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots - February 4th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  7. ^ Alper, Josh (March 16, 2018). "Johnson Bademosi agrees to deal with Texans". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  8. ^ "OFFICIAL: Texans sign CB Johnson Bademosi". HoustonTexans.com. March 16, 2018.
  9. ^ Gantt, Darin. "Dolphins fire sale sends Laremy Tunsil, Kenny Stills to Texans". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  10. ^ "Miami Dolphins Release Johnson Bademosi". MiamiDolphins.com. October 14, 2019.
  11. ^ "Saints sign four players, bring back LB Stephone Anthony". Saints Wire. USA Today. October 23, 2019.
  12. ^ Alper, Josh (December 16, 2019). "Saints add T.J. Green, Taylor Stallworth to roster for Monday night's game". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  13. ^ "Saints re-sign DB Johnson Bademosi". NewOrleansSaints.com. April 23, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  14. ^ Meinke, Kyle (February 2, 2018). "Lions' Johnson Bademosi, he is of Nigerian descents, speaks out against Trump". Muskegon Chronicle. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
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