Christian Johnson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Christian Johnson
| image =
| number = 78
| position = Offensive lineman
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|10|17}}
| birth_place = Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 320
| high_school = Alexandria (VA) West Potomac
| college = Kentucky
| undraftedyear =
| pastteams =
- Dallas Vigilantes ({{AFL Year|2011}})
- Philadelphia Soul ({{AFL Year|2011}}–{{AFL Year|2014}})
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
| highlights =
| afl = Christian_Johnson-11475
}}
Christian Johnson (born October 17, 1986) is a former American football offensive lineman. He played college football at the University of Kentucky and attended West Potomac High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He was a member of the Dallas Vigilantes, Philadelphia Soul and Arizona Cardinals.
Professional career
Johnson played for the Dallas Vigilantes of the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 2011 season.
Johnson was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul of the AFL on October 25, 2011.{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2011 |title=Two linemen join Soul |url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-25/sports/30320406_1_soul-linemen-head-coach |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812094912/http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-25/sports/30320406_1_soul-linemen-head-coach |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 12, 2014 |publisher=philly.com |accessdate=8 August 2014}} The Soul advanced to ArenaBowl XXV in 2012 and ArenaBowl XXVI in 2013, losing to the Arizona Rattlers both times. Johnson was named First-team All-Arena in 2013.
Johnson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League on January 7, 2014 and placed on the Soul's Other League Exempt list.{{Cite web |title=ALL-ARENA OL CHRISTIAN JOHNSON HEADING TO NFL |url=http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/index.cfm?go=news&show=story&id=11048 |publisher=philadelphiasoul.com |accessdate=8 August 2014 |archive-date=11 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811031515/http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/index.cfm?go=news&show=story&id=11048 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |title=Christian Johnson |url=http://www.kffl.com/player/29170/nfl/news/christian-johnson |url-status=dead |publisher=kffl.com |accessdate=December 4, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204195113/http://www.kffl.com/player/29170/nfl/news/christian-johnson |archivedate=December 4, 2014}} He was released by the Cardinals on June 9, 2014.{{Cite web |last=Root, Jess |date=January 7, 2014 |title=Arizona Cardinals sign guard, pair of tight ends to future contracts |url=http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2014/1/7/5285432/arizona-cardinals-sign-guard-pair-of-tight-ends-to-future-contracts |publisher=revengeofthebirds.com |accessdate=8 August 2014}}
Johnson returned to the Soul on June 19, 2014.{{Cite web |date=June 19, 2014 |title=Christian Johnson Returns to Soul |url=http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/061914aae.html |publisher=arenafootball.com |accessdate=8 August 2014 |archive-date=9 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809102251/http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/061914aae.html |url-status=usurped }}
References
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External links
- [http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=johnschr008 Stats Crew profile]
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140809103918/http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/aflsoul/mtt/johnson_christian00.html Arena Football League profile]}}
- [http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/index.cfm?go=team&show=bio&id=165 Philadelphia Soul bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811030433/http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/index.cfm?go=team&show=bio&id=165 |date=2014-08-11 }}
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Category:American football offensive linemen
Category:Kentucky Wildcats football players
Category:Dallas Vigilantes players
Category:Philadelphia Soul players
Category:Arizona Cardinals players
Category:Players of American football from Alexandria, Virginia
Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen