Jamall Johnson
| No. 28 BC Lions | |
| Date of birth | October 12, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Norco, Louisiana |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| College | Northwestern State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2005 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 2005–2008 | BC Lions |
| 2009 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers* |
| 2009–2014 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats* |
| 2014–present | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 2009 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2009, 2011 |
| Career stats | |
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Jamall Johnson (born October 12, 1982 in Norco, Louisiana) is a gridiron football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Northwestern State and high school football at Destrehan High School.
Johnson has also been a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
College career
He went to Delta State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He played college football and continued his career with the CFL.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns in 2005 but was waived before training camp.
BC Lions
Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions in 2005. In 2005, he played 5 games, had 7 total tackles and made a key forced fumble in the 2005 West Division Final versus the Edmonton Eskimos. In 2006, Johnson recorded 12 total tackles and a 39-yard fumble recovery. He played during BC's victory in the 2006 Grey Cup.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Johnson was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was released on June 19, 2009.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 4, 2009.[1]
BC Lions
Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on February 13, 2014.
References
- ↑ "TiCats add Jamall Johnson to LB Corps". CFL.ca. Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved 2009-07-04.