Josh Johnson (running back)

Josh Johnson
No. 34
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1997-12-26) December 26, 1997
Hurtsboro, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolOpelika (Opelika, Alabama)
CollegeLouisiana–Monroe
NFL draft2021: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Josh Johnson (born December 26, 1997) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 8+7⁄8 in
(1.75 m)
209 lb
(95 kg)
29+5⁄8 in
(0.75 m)
8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m)
4.61 s1.63 s2.61 s4.40 s7.16 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)
9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)
22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[1][2]

Johnson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2020.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts, but re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[4] Johnson was elevated to the active roster on November 29, 2021, for the team's Week 12 game against the Washington Football Team.[5] He was signed to the active roster on January 4, 2022.[6]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived/injured by the Seahawks and placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released on September 8.

References

  1. ↑ "Josh Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  2. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Josh Johnson, Louisiana-Monroe NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  3. ↑ Hill, Jordan (May 1, 2021). "Former Opelika running back Josh Johnson signs with Seattle Seahawks". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ Condotta, Bob (September 3, 2021). "Seahawks fill practice squad following signing of Phil Haynes". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  5. ↑ Boyle, John (November 29, 2021). "Seahawks Elevate RB Josh Johnson & CB Gavin Heslop From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  6. ↑ Boyle, John (January 4, 2022). "Seahawks Place Alex Collins On Injured Reserve, Sign Josh Johnson & Activate Bless Austin From COVID-19 List". Seahawks.com.
  7. ↑ Boyle, John (August 30, 2022). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2022 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.