Patrick Johnson (born January 10, 1998) 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 Tulane Green Wave.

Early life

Johnson grew up in

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and attended Notre Dame High School.

College career

Johnson played for the Tulane Green Wave for four seasons. After serving as a reserve outside linebacker as a freshman, he became a starting edge rusher going into his sophomore year and was named second-team All-

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(AAC) after leading the team with 10.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for a second straight season after recording four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss with four passes broken up as a junior. Johnson was named first-team All-AAC after finishing his senior season with 39 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks with two forced fumbles. He was also named a second-team

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. Johnson finished his collegiate career as Tulane's career leader in sacks with 24.5.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

Johnson was selected in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick of the

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by the

. On September 16, 2024, Johnson was waived by the Eagles.

New York Giants

On September 17, 2024, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the

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Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On March 14, 2025, Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles bioTulane Green Wave bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Patrick Living people American football defensive ends Tulane Green Wave football players Players of American football from Chattanooga, Tennessee Philadelphia Eagles players 1998 births New York Giants players