Buddy Johnson
No. 57 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-27) February 27, 1999
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2017–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 140
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2023
Total tackles:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Devodrick "Buddy" Johnson (born February 27, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		 229 lb
(104 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.58 s1.62 s2.63 s4.07 s7.09 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round, 140th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[3] On May 18, 2021, Johnson signed his four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh.[4]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Steelers.[5]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Johnson signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers.[6] He was released on October 18.[7]

Houston Texans

On November 1, 2022, Johnson was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[8]

Chicago Bears

On July 25, 2023, Johnson signed with the Chicago Bears.[9] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2023, and reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list the next day after failing to be claimed off the waiver wire.[10][11]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 24, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Buddy Johnson - Football". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Buddy Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  3. ↑ Varley, Teresa (May 1, 2021). "Steelers select Johnson in the fourth round". Steelers.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ Parks, Rory (May 18, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/18/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Buddy Johnson: Let go by Steelers". CBSSports.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ Madson, Kyle (September 5, 2022). "49ers add 2 players to practice squad ahead of Week 1 practice". USAToday.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  7. ↑ "49ers Sign Benkert, Hollman to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. October 18, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-1-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. November 1, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Chicago Bears sign linebacker Buddy Johnson - On Tap Sports Net". On Tap Sports Net. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Bears Cut Former Steelers LB Buddy Johnson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Bears' Buddy Johnson: Lands on injured reserve". CBSSports.com. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  12. ↑ Brock, Todd. "Cowboys add 4 to practice squad, including big tight end". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
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