Tre'Von Johnson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = T
| image =
| caption =
| number = 58
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|2|10}}
| birth_place = St. Louis, Missouri
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 235
| high_school = Hunter (West Valley City, Utah)
| college = Weber State (2013–2016)
| undraftedyear = 2017
| pastteams =
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
| highlights =
- Second-team All-Big Sky (2015)
- All-Big Sky (2016)
| pfr = JohnTr07
}}
Tre'Von Johnson (born February 10, 1995) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Weber State University.
Early years
Johnson attended Hunter High School, where he was a two-way play at running back and safety. As a senior, he registered 98 carries for 633 yards, 11 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He earned second-team All-region and 5A honorable-mention All-state honors.
He accepted a football scholarship from Weber State University. As a freshman, he 38 tackles (14 solo) and 2 tackles for loss. The next year he started in 11 games at safety, recording 62 tackles (fourth on the team), 3.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback pressure and one pass defensed. Against Portland State University, he had 14 tackles (seven solo).
As a junior, he was moved to linebacker, tallying 10 starts, 66 tackles (fourth on the team),4.5 sacks (sixth in the conference), 9.5 tackles for loss (eighth in the conference). Against the University of Montana, he had 13 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
As a senior, he posted 92 tackles, 4.5 sacks (led the team), 12.5 tackles for loss (sixth in the conference). Against the University of South Dakota, he made 15 tackles.
Professional career
=Arizona Cardinals=
Johnson signed the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2017.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Collect 17 Undrafted Rookies|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Collect-17-Undrafted-Rookies/9fadb257-fe8e-4b8b-a8b2-79cb269e0da0|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=May 2, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502233732/https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Collect-17-Undrafted-Rookies/9fadb257-fe8e-4b8b-a8b2-79cb269e0da0|archive-date=May 2, 2017|url-status=dead}} He was waived by the Cardinals on September 2.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Make Moves To Reach 53-Man Roster|url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Make-Moves-To-Reach-53-Man-Roster/c2904f51-70b9-4e22-b995-854e40074123|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=September 2, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903022302/https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Make-Moves-To-Reach-53-Man-Roster/c2904f51-70b9-4e22-b995-854e40074123|archive-date=September 3, 2017|url-status=dead}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
On September 27, 2017, Johnson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Report: Cowboys sign LB Tre'Von Johnson to practice squad|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article/report-dallas-cowboys-sign-lb-trevon-johnson-to-practice-squad-108085631/|website=247Sports.com|date=December 28, 2017}} On December 26, he was promoted to the active roster to secure his rights for the 2018 season.{{cite web|title=Report: Cowboys release Justin Durant, call up Tre'Von Johnson for season finale|url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2017/12/26/16819968/report-dallas-cowboys-release-justin-durant-call-up-trevon-johnson-for-season-finale|website=BloggingTheBoys.com|date=December 26, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2017}}
On September 1, 2018, Johnson was waived by the Cowboys.{{cite web|title=Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/bailey-not-the-only-surprise-cut-as-cowboys-trim-to-53|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 1, 2018}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
On September 14, 2018, Johnson was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, but was released four days later.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Linebacker Mychal Kendricks, Waive/Injured Jermaine Grace|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-linebacker-mychal-kendricks-waive-injured-jermaine-grace|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 14, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks reverse move sign RB Lavon Coleman, cut Tre'Von Johnson|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/Article/Lavon-Coleman-sign-TreVon-Johnson-released-122150953/|website=247sports.com|date=September 19, 2018}}
=Los Angeles Chargers=
On October 10, 2018, Johnson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.{{cite web|title=Bolts Announce Several Practice Squad Transactions|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/bolts-announce-several-practice-squad-transactions|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=October 10, 2018}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 13, 2018.{{cite web|title=Chargers Sign LB Tre'Von Johnson; Place Denzel Perryman on IR|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-lb-tre-von-johnson-place-denzel-perryman-on-ir|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=November 13, 2018}} He was waived on December 13, 2018 and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Chargers Announce Several Transactions Prior to Showdown with Chiefs|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-announce-several-transactions-prior-to-showdown-with-chiefs|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=December 13, 2018}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 14, 2019.{{cite web|title=Chargers Sign Eight to Reserve/Future Contracts|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-eight-to-reserve-future-contracts|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=January 14, 2019}}
On August 2, 2019, Johnson was waived/injured by the Chargers and placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Chargers Sign Pair of Offensive Linemen|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-pair-of-offensive-linemen|website=Chargers.com|date=August 2, 2019}} He was released on December 5, 2019.
References
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External links
- [https://weberstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3118 Weber State Wildcats bio]
Johnson, Tre'Von, the retired football player is now having a normal life married, has kids, growing up.
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Category:People from West Valley City, Utah
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