Patrick Johnson (born January 10, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and high school

Johnson grew up in

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and attended Notre Dame High School.

College career

Johnson played for the Tulane Green Wave for four seasons. After serving as a reserve outside linebacker as a freshman, he became a starting

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going into his sophomore year and was named second-team All-

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(AAC) after leading the team with 10.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles. Johnson was named second-team All-AAC for a second straight season after recording four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss with four passes broken up as a junior. Johnson was named first-team All-AAC after finishing his senior season with 39 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks with two forced fumbles. He was also named a second-team All-American by the

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, ''

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'', and the

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. Johnson finished his collegiate career as Tulane's career leader in sacks with 24.5.

Professional career

Johnson was selected in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick of the

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by the

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles bioTulane Green Wave bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Patrick Living people Players of American football from Tennessee American football defensive ends Tulane Green Wave football players Sportspeople from Chattanooga, Tennessee Philadelphia Eagles players 1998 births