Anthony Johnson (cornerback)
{{Short description|American football player (born 2000)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Anthony Johnson
| image =
| current_team = Calgary Stampeders
| number =
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|2|4}}
| birth_place = St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 205
| high_school = Chaminade-Madonna
(Hollywood, Florida)
| college = Virginia (2017–2020)
Louisville (2021–2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status = Active
| cflstatus = American
| highlights =
| statleague = NFL
| statseason =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Tackles
| statvalue1 =
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 =
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 =
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 =
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 =
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 =
| pfr = JohnAn06
| cfl = anthony-johnson-3/169193/
}}
Anthony Johnson (born February 4, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Virginia and Louisville.
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.{{cite web |title=Anthony Johnson |url=https://virginiasports.com/player/anthony-johnson/ |website=Virginia Athletics |access-date=12 May 2023}} Johnson would decide to commit to play college football at Louisville.{{cite web |last1=Furones |first1=David |title=Chaminade CB Anthony Johnson commits to Louisville |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sfl-chaminade-cb-anthony-johnson-commits-to-louisville-20160715-story.html |website=Chicago Tribune |access-date=12 May 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Person |first1=Chris |title=FLORIDA DEFENSIVE BACK ANTHONY JOHNSON COMMITS TO LOUISVILLE |url=https://thecrunchzone.com/florida-defensive-back-anthony-johnson-commits-to-louisville/ |website=The Crunch Zone |access-date=12 May 2023}}
College career
Johnson played three years at Louisville and put up 43 tackles, four for a loss, two interceptions, 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and three forced fumbles.{{cite web |title=Athony Johnson |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/anthony-johnson-14.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=12 May 2023}} 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.{{cite web |title=2019 Louisville Cardinals Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/2019.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=12 May 2023}} After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Johnson announced that he would be transferring to the University of Virginia for his remaining years.{{cite web |title=Virginia Adds Two Graduate Transfers for the 2021 Season |url=https://virginiasports.com/news/2021/01/04/virginia-adds-two-graduate-transfers-for-the-2021-season/ |website=Virginia Sports |access-date=12 May 2023}}{{cite web |title=Louisville defensive back transferring to Virginia |url=https://dailyprogress.com/sports/louisville-defensive-back-transferring-to-virginia/article_aa7d972c-4406-11eb-942f-8363e7f7d7c4.html |website=The Daily Progress |access-date=12 May 2023}} In his first year with Virginia he put up 44 tackles, two going for a loss, three interceptions and five pass deflections.{{cite web |title=2021 Virginia Cavaliers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/virginia/2021.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=12 May 2023}} Johnson had a breakout year in 2022, posting 51 tackles, three being for a loss, two interceptions, and 12 pass deflections.{{cite web |title=2022 Virginia Cavaliers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/virginia/2022.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=12 May 2023}} For his stellar performance on the year he was named First team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.{{cite web |title=Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams |url=https://theacc.com/news/2022/11/29/athlete-awards-clemson-leads-with-12-selection-to-all-acc-football-teams.aspx |website=Atlantic Coast Conference |access-date=12 May 2023}} After the end of the 2022 season Johnson declared for the NFL draft.{{cite web |title=Virginia CB Anthony Johnson Officially Declares for the NFL Draft|url=https://www.si.com/college/virginia/football/virginia-cb-anthony-johnson-officially-declares-for-the-nfl-draft |website=Sports Illustrated |access-date=12 May 2023}} He would also earn an invite to the 2023 Senior Bowl.{{cite web |last1=Madia |first1=Greg |title=Virginia cornerback Anthony Johnson earns invitation to Senior Bowl |url=https://dailyprogress.com/sports/virginia-cornerback-anthony-johnson-earns-invitation-to-senior-bowl/article_295b344c-61ff-11ed-8e2c-2b38bc8b1f06.html |website=The Daily Progress |access-date=12 May 2023}} In the senior bowl Johnson had an amazing game, intercepting a pass by Malik Cunningham and returning it for a touchdown.{{cite web |last1=Easterling |first1=Luke |title=WATCH: Virginia's Anthony Johnson grabs pick-6 at Senior Bowl |url=https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2023/02/04/senior-bowl-highlights-nfl-draft-anthony-johnson-interception-touchdown/ |website=USA Today |access-date=12 May 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Olson |first1=Andrew |title=Anthony Johnson, Virginia DB, snags pick-6 during Senior Bowl |url=https://saturdayroad.com/virginia-cavaliers/anthony-johnson-virginia-db-snags-pick-6-during-senior-bowl/ |website=Saturday Down South |access-date=12 May 2023}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1 5/8
| weight = 205
| dash = 4.63
| ten split = 1.58
| twenty split = 2.65
| shuttle = 4.41
| cone drill = 7.06
| vertical = 30.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 8
| bench = 15
| arm span = 32 5/8
| hand span = 8 5/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Johnson College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1023668&DraftYear=2023 |access-date=September 25, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=New Orleans Saints=
After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Johnson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Chris |title=Anthony Johnson, left undrafted, signs rookie free-agent deal with New Orleans Saints |url=https://augustafreepress.com/news/anthony-johnson-left-undrafted-signs-rookie-free-agent-deal-with-new-orleans-saints/ |website=Augusta Free Press |access-date=12 May 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Hubbard |first1=Cluke |title=A look at Saints UDFA, Anthony Johnson |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2023/5/12/23707104/a-look-at-saints-udfa-anthony-johnson |website=Canal Street Chronicle |access-date=12 May 2023}} He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-53-reductions-2023-nfl-season|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=August 29, 2023}}{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-practice-squad-2023-nfl-season|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=August 30, 2023}} On October 9, 2023, Johnson was released.{{Cite web |last=Grindley |first=Wyatt |date=2023-10-09 |title=Saints Make Three Roster Moves |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/saints-make-three-roster-moves-8/ |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}
=Green Bay Packers=
On October 17, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.{{cite web|title=Packers sign RB James Robinson, CB Anthony Johnson to practice squad|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-rb-james-robinson-cb-anthony-johnson-to-practice-squad|website=Packers.com|date=October 17, 2023}} He was released on November 28 and re-signed to the practice squad on January 2, 2024.{{cite web |title=Packers sign TE Joel Wilson to practice squad |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-te-joel-wilson-to-practice-squad-2023 |website=Packers.com |access-date=29 November 2023}}{{cite web |title=Packers sign CB Anthony Johnson to practice squad |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-cb-anthony-johnson-to-practice-squad-jan-2-2024 |website=Packers.com |access-date=2 January 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.{{cite web|title=Packers sign 14 free agents|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-14-free-agents-jan-22-2024|website=Packers.com|date=January 22, 2024}} He was released on May 6, 2024.{{cite web|title=Packers announce roster moves|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-may-6-2024|website=Packers.com|date=May 6, 2024}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
On May 15, 2024, Johnson signed with the Atlanta Falcons.{{cite web|title=Falcons sign CB Anthony Johnson|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/anthony-johnson-cornerback-signed-virginia-transaction|author=Waack, Terrin|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=May 15, 2024}} He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 27.{{cite web |last1=Waack |first1=Terrin |title=Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2024 |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/initial-53-man-roster-2024-season-announced |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |access-date=28 August 2024}}
=Calgary Stampeders=
On January 23, 2025, Johnson signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{cite web|url=https://www.stampeders.com/2025/01/23/stamps-sign-five-rookie-defensive-backs/|title=Stamps Sign Five Rookie Defensive Backs|website=stampeders.com|date=January 23, 2025|access-date=March 23, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/anthony-johnson/11234 Louisville Cardinals bio]
- [https://virginiasports.com/player/anthony-johnson/ Virginia Cavaliers bio]
- [https://www.stampeders.com/players/anthony-johnson-3/169193/ Calgary Stampeders bio]
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