Delano Johnson (born January 13, 1988) is a

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who is currently a free agent. He played

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. He has been a member of the

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, Portland Thunder/Steel and

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Early years

He started playing football his junior year at Dunbar.

College career

Johnson played for the

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from 2007 to 2011, recording 219 total tackles, six interceptions, twenty pass breakups, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and five sacks during his college career. He set the school's single season record for blocked kicks and punts with seven in 2010. He also set the school record for most career blocked kicks and punts with eleven. Johnson played in the

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his senior season. He also played basketball at Bowie his freshman and sophomore years. He majored in

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at Bowie State.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Johnson signed with the

on April 30, 2012, after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Texans on August 31 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, 2015. He signed a futures deal with the Texans in January 2013. Johnson was released by the Texans on August 30, 2013.

Toronto Argonauts

Johnson played in ten games, all starts, for the

in 2014, recording 13 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, one sack and one forced fumble. He played in two games for the team during the 2015 season, totaling one defensive tackle and one forced fumble. He was released by the Argonauts on July 31, 2015.

Portland Thunder/Steel

Johnson was assigned to the

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on November 5, 2015. On February 24, 2016, the franchise changed its name from Thunder to Steel. He was placed on other league exempt on March 2, 2016.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Johnson signed with the

on April 18, 2016. He was released by the Tiger-Cats on May 16, 2017.

Personal life

Johnson spends time mentoring children. He owns a

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shop called FINAO LOVE, which stands for "Failure Is Not An Option, Living Our Vision Every Day". His mom died his freshman year in college.

References

External links

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