Raymond Johnson III (born October 21, 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

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College career

Johnson played for the

for four seasons. As a senior, he was named first-team All-Sun Belt after recording 14.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. Johnson finished his collegiate career with 150 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, six fumble recoveries, five passes defended and two forced fumbles.

Professional career

New York Giants

Johnson was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2021. He made the team out of training camp. In Week 11 against the

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Johnson III recorded his first career sack on

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. On May 18, 2022, Johnson was waived.

Cincinnati Bengals

On July 25, 2022, Johnson signed with the

. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023. Johnson was waived by the Bengals on August 29, 2023, as part of their 53-man roster cutdown.

Detroit Lions

On August 31, 2023, Johnson was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on December 5. Johnson was re-signed to the practice squad on January 4, 2024. He was released once more on January 23, following the signings of Jake Funk and Matt Farniok.

San Francisco 49ers

On February 15, 2024, Johnson signed with the

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. On June 4, 2024, Johnson was waived by the 49ers.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On July 30, 2024, Johnson signed with the

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. He was waived on August 25.

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

On October 16, 2024, Johnson was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 7, 2025.

References

External links

Georgia Southern Eagles bio
1998 births Living people Players of American football from Columbia, South Carolina American football defensive ends Georgia Southern Eagles football players New York Giants players Cincinnati Bengals players Detroit Lions players San Francisco 49ers players Jacksonville Jaguars players 21st-century American sportsmen {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub