Cameron Johnson (born May 24, 1990) is a former

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outside

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and

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. He was a two-sport star at

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(basketball and football) in Washington, DC. He then played college football at

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, and was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

High school career

Johnson attended

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, U.S. He played both wide receiver and defensive back. As a senior, he caught 22 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. He was named to the second-team all-conference at wide receiver. He was also a standout basketball player, earning all-conference honors. Considered only a three-star recruit by ''

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'', he was rated as the No.40

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prospect in the nation. He accepted a scholarship to Virginia over other offers from Georgia, Duke, Miami, Syracuse, Pittsburgh Panthers football, Pittsburgh, and Maryland Terrapins football, Maryland.

College career

As a freshman in 2008, he played in 6 games, mostly as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. He recorded 7 total tackles, including 2 tackles for loss. In 2009, he played in all 12 games for the Cavaliers, starting in 10 of them as an outside linebacker. He recorded 40 tackles including 5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. In 2010, the Cavaliers defense switched their scheme from a 3-4 defense, 3-4 to a 4-3 defense, 4-3, allowing Johnson to move from outside linebacker to defensive end. As a junior in 2010, he started in 12 games, and recorded his best statistical season of his career. He recorded 53 total tackles, including 14.5 for loss and 6.5 sacks, he also recovered two fumbles. In 2011, his final season, his performance dropped off due to several nagging injuries, but still managed to start in all 12 games. He recorded 30 total tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and 4 sacks, he also forced two fumbles, one of which was recovered. ;College statistics

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Johnson was drafted by the

in the seventh round (237th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Indianapolis Colts

Johnson was acquired by the Indianapolis Colts via trade with the

in exchange for a conditional draft pick on September 2, 2013. On September 5, 2015, Johnson was waived by the Colts.

Cleveland Browns

On September 22, 2015, Johnson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. On September 4, 2016, he was waived by the Browns.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 27, 2016, Johnson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.

Second stint with Browns

Johnson was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Cardinals' practice squad on October 1, 2016. He was waived on August 29, 2017.

Detroit Lions

On January 8, 2018, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Detroit Lions. He was released on August 31, 2018.

References

External links

Virginia Cavaliers profile

San Francisco 49ers profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Cam 1990 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers Gonzaga College High School alumni Virginia Cavaliers football players San Francisco 49ers players Indianapolis Colts players Players of American football from Washington, D.C. Cleveland Browns players Arizona Cardinals players Detroit Lions players