Ben Johnson (tight end)
Free agent | |
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Position: | Tight end |
Personal information | |
Born: | Basehor, Kansas | July 28, 1994
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Basehor-Linwood (Basehor, Kansas) |
College: | Kansas |
Undrafted: | 2018 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Benjamin Johnson (born July 28, 1994) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He attended high school at Basehor–Linwood High School in Basehor, Kansas. He played college football at the University of Kansas. He was a two time All-Big 12 tight end at Kansas, being named honorable mention in 2015[1] and 2nd team in 2017.[2]
Professional career[]
Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)[]
After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, Johnson was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[4]
San Diego Fleet[]
On October 14, 2018, Johnson signed with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football.[5] The AAF suspended football operations on April 2, 2019, and ceased business operations on April 17.[6]
Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)[]
Johnson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 14, 2019.[7] He was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 31, and reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers on September 1.[8] He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 4.
Seattle Dragons[]
In October 2019, Johnson was drafted by the Seattle Dragons during the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.[9] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[10]
References[]
- ^ "2015 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big12Sports.com.
- ^ "All-Big 12 Football Awards" (PDF). Big12Sports.com.
- ^ "Ben Johnson agrees to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers". KUAthletics.com.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (September 1, 2018). "Chargers Cut Roster Down to 53". Chargers.com.
- ^ Sklar, Debbie (October 14, 2018). "San Diego Fleet Signs Former San Diego State Standout Defensive End". Times of San Diego. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ "AAF declares for bankruptcy, ceases all business operations, and will not finish inaugural season". NBCSports.com. April 17, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ "Chargers sign tight end Ben Johnson". NBCSports.com. August 14, 2019.
- ^ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 31, 2019.
- ^ Talbot, Damond (October 16, 2019). "XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- 1994 births
- Living people
- American football tight ends
- Kansas Jayhawks football players
- Los Angeles Chargers players
- People from Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Players of American football from Kansas
- San Diego Fleet players
- Seattle Dragons players
- Sportspeople from the Kansas City metropolitan area