Quinn Johnson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Quinn Johnson
| image = Quinn Johnson.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Johnson with the Green Bay Packers in 2011
| position = Fullback
| number = 45, 44
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|9|30}}
| birth_place = New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 263
| high_school = West St. John
(Edgard, Louisiana)
| college = Louisiana State
| draftyear = 2009
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 145
| pastteams =
- Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2011}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2011}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
| status =
| highlights =
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 13
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 100
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 =
| pfr = JohnQu00
}}
Quinn Marcus Johnson (born September 30, 1986) is an American former professional football fullback. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft. Johnson was a part of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship team as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at LSU.
He also played for the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos.
Early life
Johnson attended West Saint John High School in Edgard, Louisiana, where he was a member of the Rams 2003 2A State Championship team.
Professional career
=Green Bay Packers=
Johnson was selected in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2009 NFL draft by the Packers.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
With Johnson on the roster, the 2010 Packers went on to win Super Bowl XLV. Johnson appeared in the first three games of the playoffs, but was listed inactive for the Super Bowl. Johnson had a first-down reception in the Packers' 21–16 Wild Card Round victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Quinn Johnson's 2010 NFL game log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnQu00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=June 12, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On September 3, 2011, Johnson was traded to the Tennessee Titans. He was released on October 7, 2011, to make room on the roster for fullback Ahmard Hall who was returning to the team from a four-game suspension.{{Cite web |url=http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Waive-Nine-Players-Trade-for-Quinn-Johnson/abe01c6a-1921-4099-aefe-2238d181f579 |title=Titans Waive Nine Players; Trade for Quinn Johnson |access-date=September 3, 2011 |archive-date=April 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415191229/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Waive-Nine-Players-Trade-for-Quinn-Johnson/abe01c6a-1921-4099-aefe-2238d181f579 |url-status=dead }}
=Denver Broncos=
On October 10, 2011, the Denver Broncos received Johnson off of waivers from the Tennessee Titans. Johnson was then waived by the Broncos and the Tennessee Titans claimed him off of waivers. On December 3, 2013, Johnson re-signed with the Titans.[https://twitter.com/TennesseeTitans/status/408008382201602048 Twitter / TennesseeTitans: The #Titans have agreed to terms with fullback Quinn Johnson & tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.]
Despite appearing as a back in five NFL seasons, 44 games, recording rushing attempts and 13 receptions, Johnson never scored a touchdown in his NFL career.{{Cite web |title=Quinn Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnQu00.htm |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
Personal life
Johnson is cousins with Dillon Gordon who was an offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Carolina Panthers, last appearing in 2019.{{Cite web |title=LSU Tigers: Dillon Gordon |url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205371932 |access-date=December 5, 2016 |website=LSUsports.com}}
References
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External links
{{commons category|Quinn Johnson}}
- [http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=174933&Q_SEASON=2008 LSU Tigers bio]
{{2007 LSU Tigers football navbox}}
{{Green Bay Packers 2009 NFL draft picks}}
{{Super Bowl XLV}}
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Category:Players of American football from Louisiana
Category:American football fullbacks
Category:LSU Tigers football players
Category:Green Bay Packers players
Category:People from Edgard, Louisiana