D. J. Johnson (cornerback, born 1966)
Appearance
Date of birth | July 14, 1966 |
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Place of birth | Louisville, Kentucky |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Cornerback |
US college | Kentucky |
NFL draft | 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick 174 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1989-1993 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
1994-1996 | Atlanta Falcons |
1996 | Arizona Cardinals |
Career stats | |
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David Allen "D.J." Johnson (born July 14, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky) was a cornerback who played eight seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He entered broadcasting after his retirement as a player.
Career
After attending the University of Kentucky, Johnson played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1989-1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994-1996) and Arizona Cardinals (1996). He finished his career with 19 interceptions in 117 games.[1]
After retiring, he worked as a sideline reporter with Pat Summerall and John Madden as the lead crew. He worked the NFC Championship Games in 1999 and 2000.[2] He became a broadcaster for The NFL on FOX in 2001 with Scott Graham.
References
- ^ "D. J. Johnson Career Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "NFC Championship Games". The Gridiron Uniform Database. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
Categories:
- 1966 births
- Living people
- American football cornerbacks
- Kentucky Wildcats football players
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Arizona Cardinals players
- National Football League announcers
- Sportspeople from Louisville, Kentucky
- Louisville Male High School alumni
- American football defensive back, 1960s birth stubs