Rashad Johnson

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Rashad Johnson
No. 49     Arizona Cardinals
Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: (1986-01-02) January 2, 1986 (age 26)
Place of birth: Sulligent, Alabama
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight: 204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College: Alabama
NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 3 / Pick: 95
Debuted in 2009 for the Arizona Cardinals
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (2007, 2008)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2011
Tackles 110
Sacks 0
Interceptions 1

Julian Rashad Johnson (born January 2, 1986) is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.

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Early years

A native of Sulligent, Johnson played at an average Class 3A high school and had no Division I-A offers.[1] He chose to attend Alabama as a walk-on running back, and was later awarded a scholarship and became the team leader in the secondary as a free safety.

In the 2008 game versus LSU Johnson had three interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown, and one in overtime that helped Alabama win the game and secure the SEC West Division crown.

Professional career

Johnson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round (95th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. He has 5 tackles on special teams for the 2009 season. He became a restricted free agent following the 2011 season, but was re-signed on April 16, 2012.

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