William Alexander Johnson (born December 4, 1964) is a former professional Canadian football defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), mainly for the Calgary Stampeders. Johnson was a five-time All-Star and won a Grey Cup with Calgary in 1992.[1] He started his career in the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears in 1987, where he was a linebacker. He was selected by the Bears in the fifth round of the 1987 NFL draft.[2]
| Born: | December 4, 1964 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | LB, DE |
| College | Northeast Louisiana |
| High school | Neville (Monroe, Louisiana) |
| NFL draft | 1987, round: 5, pick: 138 |
| Drafted by | Chicago Bears |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1987 | Chicago Bears |
| 1989–1996 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1991–1995 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1990–1995 |
| Career stats | |
| Games played | 132 |
| Sacks | 99.0 |
| Def. tackles | 288 |
| Forced fumbles | 8 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2021.[3]
References
edit- ^ "2021 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 5, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian Football Hall of Fame unveils class of 2021". cfhof.ca. Canadian Football Hall of Fame. April 28, 2021.
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