David Johnson (tight end)

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = David Johnson

| image = David johnson steelers.jpg

| caption = Johnson with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013

| number = 85, 88, 82

| position = Tight end, Fullback

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|8|26|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 2

| weight_lbs = 260

| high_school = Pine Bluff

| college = Arkansas State

| draftyear = 2009

| draftround = 7

| draftpick = 241

| pastteams = * Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2009}}−{{NFL Year|2013}})

San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2016}})

| highlights = * Second-team All-Sun Belt (2008)

| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 31

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 304

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 1

}}

David Johnson (born August 26, 1987) is a former American football tight end and fullback. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round (241st overall) of the 2009 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He played college football for Arkansas State, where he was twice awarded All-Sun Belt Conference honors.{{Cite web |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/15855.html |title=David Johnson - 2009 Draft Tracker - SI.com |access-date=April 26, 2009 |archive-date=March 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313002251/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/15855.html |url-status=dead }} Johnson was also a member of the San Diego Chargers.

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 1 1/2

| weight = 260

| dash = 4.73

| ten split = 1.63

| twenty split = 2.75

| shuttle = 4.43

| cone drill = 7.28

| vertical = 32.5

| broad ft = 9

| broad in = 5

| bench = 21

| arm span = 33 3/4

| hand span = 10 3/4

| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/david-johnson/32004a4f-4817-4852-11dc-5617d189a6ce |title=David Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=September 17, 2016}}{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=75725&DraftYear=2009 |title=2009 Draft Scout David Johnson, Arkansas State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=April 25, 2022}}

}}

=Pittsburgh Steelers (first stint)=

At the end of the 2010 season, Johnson and the Steelers appeared in Super Bowl XLV. He was the starting fullback in the 31–25 loss to the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201102060pit.htm |title=Super Bowl XLV - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers - February 6th, 2011 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=December 15, 2017}}

On October 9, 2011, Johnson scored his first career touchdown when he caught a one-yard pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger against the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web|url=http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/players/updates/1137327|title=David Johnson Fantasy Football News}}

On April 11, 2012, the Steelers signed Johnson to a one-year, $1.26 million contract. During a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 10, 2012, Johnson suffered a torn ACL which eliminated him for the 2012 season. He was waived/injured on August 13, 2012, and subsequently reverted to injured reserve on August 16. On March 12, 2013, the Steelers signed Johnson again to a one-year deal.{{cite web|title=Steelers Sign David Johnson|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Sign-David-Johnson-/94c18c41-84ed-4fd2-abab-2ecbed463bca|publisher=Pittsburgh Steelers|date=March 13, 2013|access-date=June 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517035921/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Sign-David-Johnson-/94c18c41-84ed-4fd2-abab-2ecbed463bca|archive-date=May 17, 2013|url-status=dead}}

=San Diego Chargers=

Johnson signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 12, 2014.{{Cite web |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/Chargers-Add-Versatility-in-David-Johnson/52332fc8-673c-4cc4-bbf9-786e5134ecdf |title=Chargers Add Versatility in David Johnson |access-date=March 13, 2014 |archive-date=March 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314005508/http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/Chargers-Add-Versatility-in-David-Johnson/52332fc8-673c-4cc4-bbf9-786e5134ecdf |url-status=dead }}

=Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)=

On May 17, 2016, the Steelers signed Johnson to a one-year deal. In his first season back with Pittsburgh, he played in all 16 regular season games, catching 7 passes for 80 yards. He also caught a 2-point conversion pass from Ben Roethlisberger in Week 10 against the Cleveland Browns. Johnson played in all three of the Steelers' postseason contests, making his only postseason reception for 1 yard against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots - January 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220nwe.htm |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 9, 2017, Johnson re-signed with the Steelers.{{cite web|title=Johnson signed, staying in Pittsburgh|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Johnson-signed-staying-in-Pittsburgh/c6adce51-a756-4ee6-86d4-0d0c10709f29|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=March 10, 2017|archive-date=March 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311104752/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Johnson-signed-staying-in-Pittsburgh/c6adce51-a756-4ee6-86d4-0d0c10709f29|url-status=dead}} He was released on September 2, 2017.{{cite web|title=Steelers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-trim-roster-to-53/1611796e-088e-41cb-97f4-8a08469496f1|website=Steelers.com|date=September 2, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117184517/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-trim-roster-to-53/1611796e-088e-41cb-97f4-8a08469496f1|archivedate=January 17, 2018}}

NFL career statistics

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" ! rowspan=2 \| Year !! rowspan=2 \| Team !! rowspan=2 \| {{tooltip\|GP\|Games played}} !! rowspan=2 \| {{tooltip\|GS\|Games started}} !! colspan=5 \| Receiving
{{tooltip\|Rec\|Receptions}}	{{tooltip\|Yds\|Receiving yards}}	{{tooltip\|Avg\|Yards per reception}}	{{tooltip\|Lng\|Longest reception}}	{{tooltip\|TD\|Receiving touchdowns}}
2009 \|\| PIT \| 15 \|\| 3 \|\| 2 \|\| 9 \|\| 4.5 \|\| 5 \|\| 0
2010 \|\| PIT \| 16 \|\| 5 \|\| 4 \|\| 46 \|\| 11.5 \|\| 25 \|\| 0
2011 \|\| PIT \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 12 \|\| 91 \|\| 7.6 \|\| 25 \|\| 1
2013 \|\| PIT \| 5 \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 70 \|\| 17.5 \|\| 32 \|\| 0
2014 \|\| SD \| 14 \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 4 \|\| 4.0 \|\| 4 \|\| 0
2015 \|\| SD \| 16 \|\| 4 \|\| 1 \|\| 4 \|\| 4.0 \|\| 4 \|\| 0
2016 \|\| PIT \| 16 \|\| 5 \|\| 7 \|\| 80 \|\| 11.4 \|\| 26 \|\| 0
colspan=2 \| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa05.htm Career] \|\| 98 \|\| 37 \|\| 31 \|\| 304 \|\| 9.8 \|\| 32 \|\| 1

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

! rowspan=2 | Year !! rowspan=2 | Team !! rowspan=2 | {{tooltip|GP|Games played}} !! rowspan=2 | {{tooltip|GS|Games started}} !! colspan=5 | Receiving

2009 || PIT

| 15 || 3 || 2 || 9 || 4.5 || 5 || 0

2010 || PIT

| 16 || 5 || 4 || 46 || 11.5 || 25 || 0

2011 || PIT

| 16 || 16 || 12 || 91 || 7.6 || 25 || 1

2013 || PIT

| 5 || 2 || 4 || 70 || 17.5 || 32 || 0

2014 || SD

| 14 || 2 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0

2015 || SD

| 16 || 4 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0