American football player (born 1998)
American football player
Patrick Johnson Position: Linebacker Born: (1998-01-10 ) January 10, 1998 (age 26) Chattanooga, Tennessee , U.S.Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 248 lb (112 kg) High school: Notre Dame (Chattanooga, TN)College: Tulane (2017–2020)NFL draft: 2021 / round: 7 / pick: 234
Roster status: Active
Patrick Johnson (born January 10, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulane .
Early life
Johnson grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and attended Notre Dame High School .[ 1]
College career
Johnson played for the Tulane Green Wave for four seasons. After serving as a reserve outside linebacker as a freshman, he became a starting edge rusher going into his sophomore year and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) after leading the team with 10.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.[ 2] [ 3] Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for a second straight season after recording four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss with four passes broken up as a junior.[ 4] Johnson was named first-team All-AAC after finishing his senior season with 39 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks with two forced fumbles.[ 5] He was also named a second-team zaAll-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation , The Sporting News , and the Football Writers Association of America .[ 6] Johnson finished his collegiate career as Tulane's career leader in sacks with 24.5.[ 7]
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Johnson was selected in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles .[ 10]
On September 16, 2024, Johnson was waived by the Eagles.[ 11]
New York Giants
On September 17, 2024, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants .[ 12]
References
^ MacCoon, Patrick (June 17, 2019). "Former Notre Dame standout Patrick Johnson shining at Tulane" . Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved April 26, 2021 .
^ Dabe, Christopher (November 1, 2018). "How Tulane's Patrick Johnson emerged as his team's leader in sacks while playing new position" . The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate . Retrieved April 26, 2021 .
^ Holder, Larry (August 28, 2019). " 'Get you some of this!' Tulane's Patrick Johnson heeds grandfather's advice in becoming feared pass rusher" . The Athletic . Retrieved April 26, 2021 .
^ Smith, Guerry (August 9, 2019). "Dominant duo: bookends Patrick Johnson, Cameron Sample key to Tulane's rise" . The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate . Retrieved April 26, 2021 .
^ MacCoon, Patrick (January 3, 2021). "Chattanooga native Patrick Johnson works to make NFL" . Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved March 26, 2023 .
^ Smith, Guerry (January 7, 2021). "Tulane's Patrick Johnson on Walter Camp second-team All-America list" . The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate . Retrieved April 26, 2021 .
^ Nyman, Rick (April 22, 2021). "Tulane Sack Monster Patrick Johnson of Chattanooga Prepares For NFL Draft" . WDEF.com . Retrieved April 26, 2021 .
^ "Patrick Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile" . NFL.com . Retrieved November 18, 2021 .
^ "Patrick Johnson, Tulane, OLB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football" . draftscout.com . Retrieved November 18, 2021 .
^ Zangaro, Dave (May 1, 2021). "Eagles finish out 2021 draft haul on defensive run" . NBC Sports Philadelphia . Retrieved May 31, 2021 .
^ McPherson, Chris (September 16, 2024). "Eagles sign Nick Gates to the active roster and elevate Parris Campbell and E.J. Jenkins for Monday Night Football" . PhiladelphiaEagles.com .
^ "Giants sign kicker Greg Joseph; Graham Gano placed on IR" . Giants.com . September 18, 2024.
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