Raymond Johnson (defensive lineman)
_(cropped).jpg) Johnson with the New York Giants in 2022 | |||||
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| Born: | October 21, 1998 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 264 lb (120 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Sumter (Sumter, South Carolina) | ||||
| College: | Georgia Southern | ||||
| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2021 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Raymond Johnson III (born October 21, 1998) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football for Georgia Southern.
College career[edit]
Johnson played for the Georgia Southern Eagles for four seasons. As a senior, he was named first-team All-Sun Belt after recording 14.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.[1] Johnson finished his collegiate career with 150 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, six fumble recoveries, five passes defended and two forced fumbles.[2]
Professional career[edit]
New York Giants[edit]
Johnson was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2021.[3] He made the team out of training camp.[4] In Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Johnson III recorded his first career sack on Blaine Gabbert.[5]
On May 18, 2022, Johnson was waived.[6]
Cincinnati Bengals[edit]
On July 25, 2022, Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[7] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023.[10] Johnson was waived by the Bengals on August 29, 2023 as part of their 53-man roster cutdown.[11]
Detroit Lions[edit]
On August 31, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[12] He was released on December 5.[13] Johnson was re-signed to the practice squad on January 4, 2024.[14] He was released once more on January 23, following the signings of Jake Funk and Matt Farniok.[15]
San Francisco 49ers[edit]
On February 15, 2024, Johnson signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[16] On June 4, 2024, Johnson was waived by the 49ers.[17]
References[edit]
- ^ "Georgia Southern football Raymond Johnson III declares for NFL Draft". Savannah Morning News. December 24, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "New York Giants Training Camp Preview - DL Raymond Johnson III".
- ^ "Former Sumter star Raymond Johnson III signs with the New York Giants". The Item. May 2, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Serby, Steve (August 31, 2021). "Raymond Johnson III fulfills childhood fairytale by making Giants roster". New York Post. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Schwartz, Paul (November 23, 2021). "Devontae Booker barely sees field for Giants in Saquon Barkley's return". nypostcom.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (May 18, 2022). "Giants add 4 to defense in series of roster moves". Giants.com.
- ^ "Bengals Player Moves - July 25, 2022". Bengals.com. July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Bengals Reduce Roster To 53 Players". Bengals.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Practice Squad Announced". Bengals.com. August 31, 2022.
- ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Bengals surprise with release of DE Raymond Johnson III". Bengals Wire. 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2023.
- ^ Schlitt, Eric. "Detroit Lions place Alim McNeill on IR, sign CB Kindle Vildor, in flurry of roster moves". Pride of Detroit. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Reisman, Jeremy. "Detroit Lions cut TE, add defender to the practice squad". Pride of Detroit. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Lions shake up the practice squad ahead of the NFC Championship". lionswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "49ers Sign DL Earnest Brown IV and DL Raymond Johnson III". 49ers.com. February 15, 2024.
- ^ "49ers Sign TE Thomas; Waive DL Johnson III". 49ers.com. June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
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