James E. "J. J." Johnson (born April 20, 1974) is a former American football running back of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the

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. He played

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at East Mississippi Community College before transferring to Mississippi State. While at Mississippi State, Johnson won the

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in 1998. Johnson has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns.

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1974 births Living people American football fullbacks Cleveland Browns players East Mississippi Lions football players Miami Dolphins players Mississippi State Bulldogs football players Sportspeople from Mobile, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama {{runningback-1970s-stub