Johnny Johnson III explained

Johnny Johnson III (born May 14, 1999)^[1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon from 2017 to 2021.^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

College career

As a junior, Johnson caught 57 passes for 836 yards and seven touchdowns for the 2019 Oregon Ducks football team that won the Pac-12 Conference championship and defeated Wisconsin in the 2020 Rose Bowl.^{[8] [9]} As a fifth-year senior in 2021, he tallied 25 receptions for 311 yards before an injury sustained against Washington State ended his season.^[10] He finished his college career with 139 receptions and 1,928 receiving yards.^[11]

Professional career

On April 30, 2022, Johnson signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.^[12] Johnson was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, but signed to the team's practice squad the following day.^[13] He appeared in one game during his rookie season.^[14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.^[15]

On August 29, 2023, Johnson was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad.^{[16] [17]} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.^[18]

Johnson was waived by the Texans on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.^{[19] [20]}

External links

• Houston Texans bio
• Oregon Ducks bio

Notes and References

1. 1525612840211693569. 23 Years in this world, wouldn’t change a thing. #Blessed. Johnson III, Johnny. johnnny_yamms. May 14, 2022.
2. Web site: Crepea . James . August 24, 2021 . Super senior receiver Johnny Johnson III a ‘consummate leader’ for Oregon Ducks . March 11, 2023 . OregonLive . en.
3. Web site: Smalley . Don . April 16, 2021 . Johnny Johnson III heads up a deep and talented receiver corps . March 11, 2023 . Ducks Wire.
4. Web site: Thorburn . Ryan . September 19, 2018 . Johnson's time to shine . March 11, 2023 . Corvallis Gazette-Times.
5. Web site: Crepea . James . September 21, 2021 . Johnny Johnson III’s exceptional blocking setting the tone for Oregon Ducks receivers who have been ‘hit and miss’ at taking on defenders . March 11, 2023 . OregonLive.
6. Web site: Thorburn . Ryan . July 16, 2020 . Oregon Ducks receiver Johnny Johnson III on Biletnikoff watch list . March 11, 2023 . The Register-Guard.
7. Web site: Obert . Richard . November 23, 2016 . Brothers forever, Chandler teammates T.J. Green, Johnny Johnson will be college rival . March 11, 2023 . AZCentral.
8. Web site: 2019 Oregon Ducks Schedule and Results . March 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
9. Web site: Rose Bowl - Wisconsin vs Oregon Box Score, January 1, 2020 . March 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
10. Web site: Johnny Johnson III . September 29, 2022 . Oregon Ducks Athletics . University of Oregon.
11. Web site: Johnny Johnson III College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . March 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
12. Web site: Crepea . James . May 1, 2022 . Oregon Ducks receiver Johnny Johnson III agrees to sign with Houston Texans as undrafted free agent . March 11, 2023 . OregonLive . en.
13. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2022) . 2024-06-30 . HoustonTexans.com.
14. Web site: Johnny Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . 2024-07-11 . . en.
15. Web site: January 10, 2023 . Houston Texans Transactions (1-10-2023) . March 11, 2023 . HoustonTexans.com.
16. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Texans announce initial 53-man roster . 2024-06-30 . HoustonTexans.com.
17. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2023) . 2024-06-30 . HoustonTexans.com.
18. Web site: January 22, 2024 . Houston Texans Transactions (1-22-2024) . 2024-06-30 . HoustonTexans.com.
19. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (08-27-2024). HoustonTexans.com. August 27, 2024.
20. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (08-28-2024). HoustonTexans.com. August 28, 2024.