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Micah Johnson No. 99 Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Personal information Date of birth: June 22, 1988 Place of birth: Columbus, Georgia Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 258 lb (117 kg) Career information College: Kentucky Undrafted in 2010 No regular season or postseason appearances Career history - New York Giants (2010)*
- Miami Dolphins (2010)
- Kansas City Chiefs (2010-2011)*
- *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards - First-team All-SEC honors (2008)
- SEC Coaches All-Freshman honors (2006)
- Kentucky Mr. Football (2005)
Career NFL statistics as of 2009 Tackles -- Sacks -- INTs -- Stats at NFL.com Micah Johnson (born June 22, 1988) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Previously he played for the Miami Dolphins before being released on September 15, 2010. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Kentucky.
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Early years
While playing linebacker and running back for Fort Campbell High School, Johnson was selected as the 2005 Kentucky Mr. Football.[1] Having played only two years at Ft. Campbell, his career totals there included 2,543 rushing yards, 46 touchdowns, and 293 tackles. Johnson played his freshman and sophomore years at West Potomac High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where he also starred in basketball. A highly regarded recruit, Johnson chose the University of Kentucky over Georgia and Notre Dame. Following his high school career, Johnson was invited to play in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[2]
Rated the nation's top inside linebacker by ESPN,[3][4] he was also selected as a high school All-American by Parade, EA Sports, PrepStar and SuperPrep.[5] Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Johnson was listed as the No. 2 strongside defensive end prospect in the nation in 2006.[6]
College career
Johnson recorded 29 tackles (20 solo, 9 assist) at linebacker in his freshman season for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was voted to the All-SEC Freshman Team by the coaches of the conference. In the Wildcats' 2006 Music City Bowl victory against Clemson University, Johnson entered the game as a running back and scored a touchdown.
As a sophomore, he recorded 58 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 5 pass breakups.
As a junior, he recorded 57 solo tackles, 30 assisted, 11.5 for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Johnson earned first-team All-SEC honors,[7] and he considered early entry into the 2009 NFL Draft.[8] However, Johnson opted to stay for his senior year.
Professional career
New York Giants
Johnson was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft. He was waived on June 21, 2010.[9]
Miami Dolphins
On August 3, 2010, Johnson was signed by the Miami Dolphins.
Johnson was waived on September 15, 2010.
Kansas City Chiefs
On December 8, 2010, Johnson was signed to the practice squad by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Johnson was waived on September 3, 2011.
References
- ^ http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/johnson_micah00.html
- ^ http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=8156
- ^ Micah Johnson - College Football Recruiting 2006 - ESPN
- ^ Haubert's Take: Micah Johnson
- ^ http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/johnson_micah00.html
- ^ Rivals.com Strongside defensive ends 2006
- ^ "secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=2&url_article_id=11926&change_well_id=2". http://secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=2&url_article_id=11926&change_well_id=2.
- ^ "www.kentucky.com/978/story/617884.html". http://www.kentucky.com/978/story/617884.html.
- ^ Garafolo, Mike (June 21, 2010). "Giants waive five players, including punter Jy Bond". The Star-Ledger. http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2010/06/giants_waive_five_players_incl.html. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
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Awards and achievements Preceded by
Curtis PulleyKentucky Mr. Football
2005Succeeded by
Douglas BeaumontCategories:- 1988 births
- Living people
- People from Columbus, Georgia
- Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state)
- American football linebackers
- U.S. Army All-American football players
- Kentucky Wildcats football players
- Undrafted National Football League players
- New York Giants players
- Miami Dolphins players
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