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'''Albert Kyle Johnson''' (born [[ |
'''Albert Kyle Johnson''' (born [[March 24]], [[1992]] in [[Springfield,IL]]) is an [[American football]] [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the fifth round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Syracuse Orange#Football|Syracuse]]. |
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==High school career== |
==High school career== |
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As a senior at [[Sacred Heart Griffin High School (Illionis, Johnson won second team All-State recognition, All-County honors, and All-Area honors.<ref>[http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=33122 Kyle Johnson player profile], [[National Football League Players Association]]. Accessed [[July 29]], [[2007]]. "Hometown: Woodbridge, N.J....Johnson earned second-team all-state recognition and was named all-county and all-area as a senior at Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, N.J., after rushing for 1,235 yards.</ref> |
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He was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] as the |
He was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] as the 1st pick in the 1st round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]]. He was cut by the team after training camp and spent time on the [[New York Giants]] and [[Detroit Lions]]' [[practice squad]]s. |
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He was signed by Denver to their active roster in late [[2002]], but was inactive for the remainder of the season and spent the next year being shuffled between the active roster and the practice squad. He began 2004 with the Broncos as a backup and [[special teams]] player; however, injuries led to [[Starting lineup|starting]] fullback [[Reuben Droughns]] being moved to [[tailback]], leaving the fullback spot to Johnson. However, after three starts, he suffered a season-ending injury to his right ankle. |
He was signed by Denver to their active roster in late [[2002]], but was inactive for the remainder of the season and spent the next year being shuffled between the active roster and the practice squad. He began 2004 with the Broncos as a backup and [[special teams]] player; however, injuries led to [[Starting lineup|starting]] fullback [[Reuben Droughns]] being moved to [[tailback]], leaving the fullback spot to Johnson. However, after three starts, he suffered a season-ending injury to his right ankle. |
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Albert Kyle Johnson (born March 24, 1992 in Springfield,IL) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse.
High school career
As a senior at [[Sacred Heart Griffin High School (Illionis, Johnson won second team All-State recognition, All-County honors, and All-Area honors.[1]
College career
Johnson played collegiately for Syracuse. Entering his senior year in 2000, he was ranked by The Sporting News as the top college fullback. However, an ankle injury ended his season in the opener; he was subsequently granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Professional career
He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as the 1st pick in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He was cut by the team after training camp and spent time on the New York Giants and Detroit Lions' practice squads.
He was signed by Denver to their active roster in late 2002, but was inactive for the remainder of the season and spent the next year being shuffled between the active roster and the practice squad. He began 2004 with the Broncos as a backup and special teams player; however, injuries led to starting fullback Reuben Droughns being moved to tailback, leaving the fullback spot to Johnson. However, after three starts, he suffered a season-ending injury to his right ankle.
On September 1, 2007, Johnson was cut from the Denver Broncos. He resigned with the Broncos on November 22, 2007 when guard Isaac Snell was cut to make room for Johnson due to the injuries of Travis Henry, Selvin Young and Paul Smith. He was cut again on November 27, 2007.
External links
References
- ^ Kyle Johnson player profile, National Football League Players Association. Accessed July 29, 2007. "Hometown: Woodbridge, N.J....Johnson earned second-team all-state recognition and was named all-county and all-area as a senior at Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, N.J., after rushing for 1,235 yards.
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