Johnny Baldwin (born April 1, 1984) is a former professional American and Canadian football

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played

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. Baldwin was also a member of the

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, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and California Redwoods.

Early years

Baldwin attended

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and was a student and a standout in

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. In football, he played linebacker and as a senior, he was an All-Area selection and an All-District selection.

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1984 births Living people American football linebackers Canadian football linebackers American players of Canadian football African-American players of Canadian football Alabama A&M Bulldogs football players Detroit Lions players Kansas City Chiefs players Players of American football from Alabama Washington Redskins players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Sacramento Mountain Lions players Sportspeople from Bessemer, Alabama 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people Players of Canadian football from Alabama {{Canadianfootball-linebacker-stub