Johnny Johnson III (born May 14, 1999) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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from 2017 to 2021.

College career

As a junior, Johnson caught 57 passes for 836 yards and seven touchdowns for the

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that won the

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championship and defeated

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in the 2020 Rose Bowl. As a fifth-year senior in 2021, he tallied 25 receptions for 311 yards before an injury sustained against

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ended his season. He finished his college career with 139 receptions and 1,928 receiving yards.

Professional career

On April 30, 2022, Johnson signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. Johnson was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, but signed to the team's practice squad the following day. He appeared in one game during his rookie season. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. On August 29, 2023, Johnson was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024. Johnson was waived by the Texans on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 21, 2025.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Johnny III 1999 births Living people American football wide receivers Chandler High School (Arizona) alumni Oregon Ducks football players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Players of American football from Chandler, Arizona