Johnnie Edward Poe (born August 29, 1959) is a former professional

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who spent his 7-year

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(NFL) career with the

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. Poe played

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at the

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, before being drafted to the Saints in 1981. Johnnie played a total of 100 games over his seven-year career, in which he amassed 17 interceptions, 73 yards from 9 punt returns, and 2 touchdowns. 1983 is arguably Johnnie's best year as he picked off 7 passes and ran back one interception for a touchdown.

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1959 births Living people American football cornerbacks New Orleans Saints players Missouri Tigers football players University of Missouri alumni Players of American football from St. Louis {{defensiveback-1950s-stub