Tyron Billy-Johnson (born January 8, 1996) is an American professional

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2019. He played

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Oklahoma State Oklahoma State University (informally Oklahoma State or OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. The university was established in 1890 under the legislation of the Morrill Act. Originally known ...

Early life

In his senior year of

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, Johnson had 94 reception 1,589 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was an Academic All-Big Twelve his sophomore and junior years at OSU. He had an impressive Pro Day catching passes from Cornelius and putting up a top 40-yard dash 4.34. He graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was an All-American and a top receiver recruit at top collegiate football programs.

College career

During his two years at Oklahoma State he had 80 catches 1,288 yards in 26 games. Johnson entered the draft after his junior year at OSU. He was initially signed by LSU out of high school in 2015 but transferred to Oklahoma State. Johnson played for Oklahoma State University (OSU) including his last year at OSU as a junior with quarterback

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when he caught 53 passes for 845 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

Professional career

Houston Texans (first stint)

On April 27, 2019, Johnson signed a contract with the

. He was waived on August 31, 2019

Buffalo Bills

On September 2, 2019, Johnson was signed to the

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of the

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. He was released on September 18.

Houston Texans (second stint)

On September 23, 2019, Johnson was signed to the Texans practice squad, but was released two days later.

Carolina Panthers

On October 2, 2019, Johnson was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on October 15.

Los Angeles Chargers

On December 3, 2019, Johnson was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30, 2019. On September 5, 2020, Johnson was waived by the Chargers and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 3 for the team's week 4 game against the

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, and recorded his first career reception in the game, a 53-yard touchdown pass from rookie quarterback

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. He reverted to the practice squad after the game on October 5, and was promoted to the active roster on October 9. He played sparingly throughout the season, finishing with 20 receptions in 12 games, but 3 touchdowns, one against the Buccaneers,

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and

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each. On August 31, 2021, Johnson was waived by the Chargers.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 1, 2021, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the

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. He played in five games, but only had one reception, before he was waived on November 16.

Las Vegas Raiders

On November 18, 2021, Johnson was signed to the Raiders practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on January 8, 2022. He was released on October 7, 2022 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on October 22.

Houston Texans (third stint)

On October 25, 2022, Johnson was signed to the Texans active roster. He was waived on November 16.

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 29, 2022, Johnson was signed to the

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practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers

On February 6, 2023, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on May 11, 2023.

Dallas Cowboys

On June 5, 2023, Johnson signed with the

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. He was released on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on January 4, 2024, and later re-signed on April 30. Johnson was waived by the Cowboys on August 26, 2024.

Birmingham Stallions

On January 16, 2025, Johnson signed with the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 20, 2025.

References

External links

Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
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