Anthony Johnson (cornerback)

Anthony Johnson is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisville and Virginia.

Anthony Johnson
New Orleans Saints
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School
College:Louisville
Virginia
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life

Johnson grew up in Coconut Creek, Florida and attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. In 2016 Johnson earned all-state and All-Broward County honors while putting up 30 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and three interceptions.[1] Johnson would decide to commit to play college football at Louisville.[2][3]

College career

Johnson played 3 years at Louisville and put up 43 tackles, four for a loss, two interceptions, 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.[4] Johnson's best season for Louisville came in 2019 where he put up 27 tackles, two going for a loss, an interception, six pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.[5] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Johnson announced that he would be transferring to the University of Virginia for his remaining years.[6][7] In his first year with Virginia he put up 44 tackles, two going for a loss, three interceptions and five pass deflections.[8] Johnson had a breakout year in 2022, posting 51 tackles, three being for a loss, two interceptions, and 12 pass deflections.[9] For his stellar performance on the year he was named First team All-ACC.[10] After the end of the 2022 season Johnson declared for the NFL Draft.[11] He would also earn an invite to the 2023 Senior Bowl.[12] In the senior bowl Johnson had an amazing game, intercepting a pass by Malik Cunningham and returning it for a touchdown.[13][14]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Johnson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[15][16]

References
  1. "Anthony Johnson". Virginia Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  2. Furones, David. "Chaminade CB Anthony Johnson commits to Louisville". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  3. Person, Chris. "FLORIDA DEFENSIVE BACK ANTHONY JOHNSON COMMITS TO LOUISVILLE". The Crunch Zone. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  4. "Athony Johnson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  5. "2019 Louisville Cardinals Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  6. "Virginia Adds Two Graduate Transfers for the 2021 Season". Virginia Sports. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  7. "Louisville defensive back transferring to Virginia". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  8. "2021 Virginia Cavaliers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  9. "2022 Virginia Cavaliers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  10. "Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams". Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  11. "Virginia CB Anthony Johnson Officially Declares for the NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  12. Madia, Greg. "Virginia cornerback Anthony Johnson earns invitation to Senior Bowl". The Daily Progess. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  13. Easterling, Luke. "WATCH: Virginia's Anthony Johnson grabs pick-6 at Senior Bowl". USA Today. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  14. Olson, Andrew. "Anthony Johnson, Virginia DB, snags pick-6 during Senior Bowl". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  15. Graham, Chris. "Anthony Johnson, left undrafted, signs rookie free-agent deal with New Orleans Saints". Augusta Free Press. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  16. Hubbard, Cluke. "A look at Saints UDFA, Anthony Johnson". Canal Street Chronicle. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
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