LB · Cleveland Browns
Eddie Johnson
Age 67 · 185 cm (6'1") · 95 kg · Born Feb 3, 1959 · Louisville
NFL career
1981
debut year
1990
last season
10
seasons
—
jersey
College: Louisville
1981 NFL Draft
Rd 7
round
#187
overall pick
CLE
drafted by
Other "Johnson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
10-year career
External profiles
Louisville alumni in the NFL
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1981 NFL Draft · Round 7 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#167
#169
#170
#170
#170
#170
#170
Kevin Williams
DB · NOR
#167
Kevin Williams
DT · NOR
#167
Kevin Williams
RB · NOR
#167
Kevin Williams
DB · NOR
#167
Kevin Williams
WR · NOR
#168
Louis Jackson
RB · NYG
#169
Kenny Neil
DE · NYJ
#170
Ron Johnson
WR · SEA
#170
Ron Johnson
DE · SEA
#170
Ron Johnson
DB · SEA
#170
Ron Johnson
WR · SEA
#170
Ron Johnson
RB · SEA
LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Eddie Johnson.
Born on February 3
Fran Tarkenton
1940 · Minnesota Vikings
Gale Gillingham
1944 · Green Bay Packers
Bob Griese
1945 · Miami Dolphins
Jack LeVeck
1950 · Cleveland Browns
Walt Patulski
1950 · Los Angeles Rams
Benny Malone
1952 · Washington Commanders
Lonnie Perrin
1952 · Chicago Bears
Chris Bahr
1953 · Los Angeles Chargers