Cam Johnson

Cam Johnson

Johnson with the Indianapolis Colts
Cleveland Browns
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1990-05-24) May 24, 1990 Washington, D.C.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
College:	Virginia
NFL draft:	2012 / round: 7 / pick: 237
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (2012) Indianapolis Colts (2013–2015) Cleveland Browns (2015–present)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
NFC Champion (2012)
Career NFL statistics as of 2013
Tackles: 5 Quarterback sacks: 0.0 Interceptions: 0 Forced fumbles: 0 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cameron Isaac Johnson (born May 24, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the 237th overall pick, despite being projected as a third round pick and being regarded as one of the best defensive end prospects.

High school career

Johnson attended Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C., U.S. He played both wide receiver and defensive back. As a senior, he caught 22 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. He was named to the second-team all-conference at wide receiver. He was also a standout basketball player, earning all-conferencing honors.

Considered only a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the No.40 safety prospect in the nation. He accepted a scholarship to Virginia over other offers from Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and Maryland.

College career

As a freshman in 2008, he played in 6 games, mostly as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. He recorded 7 total tackles, including 2 tackles for loss. In 2009, he played in all 12 games for the Cavaliers, starting in 10 of them as an outside linebacker. He recorded 40 tackles including 5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. In 2010, the Cavaliers defense switched their scheme from a 3-4 to a 4-3, allowing Johnson to move from outside linebacker to defensive end. As a junior in 2010, he started in 12 games, and recorded his best statistical season of his career. He recorded 53 total tackles, including 14.5 for loss and 6.5 sacks, he also recovered two fumbles. In 2011, his final season, his performance dropped off due to several nagging injuries, but still managed to start in all 12 games. He recorded 30 total tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and 4 sacks, he also forced two fumbles and recovered one.

College statistics

Year	G	GS	Tackles	TFL - Yards	Sacks - Yards
2008	6	0	7	2.0 - 3	0 - 0
2009	12	10	40	5.0 - 45	2 - 25
2010	12	12	53	14.5 - 61	6.5 - 45
2011	12	12	30	11.0 - 36	4.0 - 25
Tot.	42	34	130	32.5 - 145	12.5 - 95

Professional career

NFL Draft

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press	Wonderlic
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	268 lb (122 kg)	33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.81 s	1.66 s	N/A s	4.38 s	7.20 s	35 in (0.89 m)	8 ft 9 in (2.67 m)	N/A reps	N/A
All values from NFL Combine

San Francisco 49ers

Johnson in 2012 with the 49ers.

Johnson was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round (237th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Indianapolis Colts

Johnson was acquired by the Indianapolis Colts via trade with the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a conditional draft pick on September 2, 2013. On September 5, 2015, Johnson was waived by the Colts.

Cleveland Browns

On September 22, 2015, Johnson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.

External links

• Cam Johnson at the University of Virginia Cavaliers official athletic website
• Cam Johnson at the San Francisco 49ers official website