Johnny Baldwin (born April 1, 1984) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. He played

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. Baldwin was also a member of the

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, and

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Early life

Baldwin attended

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and was a student and a standout in

. In football, he played linebacker and as a senior, he was an All-Area selection and an All-District selection.

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