Jamall Johnson
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| Born: | October 12, 1982 Norco, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| College | Northwestern State |
| High school | Destrehan (LA) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2005 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 2005–2008 | BC Lions |
| 2009 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers* |
| 2009–2013 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2014 | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 2009 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2009, 2011 |
Jamall Johnson (born October 12, 1982) is a former gridiron football linebacker and actor. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and BC Lions. He played college football at Northwestern State and high school football at Destrehan High School.
Since leaving football he has become an actor in Vancouver, BC. He is known for Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021), Wendy Williams: The Movie and Chateau Christmas (2020).
College career[edit]
He went to Delta State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He played college football and continued his career with the CFL.
Professional career[edit]
Cleveland Browns[edit]
Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns in 2005 but was waived before training camp.
BC Lions[edit]
Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions in 2005. In 2005, he played 5 games, had 7 total tackles and made a key forced fumble in the 2005 West Division Final versus the Edmonton Eskimos. In 2006, Johnson recorded 12 total tackles and a 39-yard fumble recovery. He played during BC's victory in the 2006 Grey Cup.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]
Johnson was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was released on June 19, 2009.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[edit]
Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 4, 2009.[1]
BC Lions[edit]
Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on February 13, 2014.
References[edit]
- ^ "TiCats add Jamall Johnson to LB Corps". CFL.ca. Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
External links[edit]
- 1982 births
- Living people
- People from Norco, Louisiana
- Sportspeople from St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
- American football linebackers
- American football safeties
- Players of Canadian football from Louisiana
- BC Lions players
- Canadian football linebackers
- Cleveland Browns players
- Delta State Statesmen football players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Northwestern State Demons football players
- Destrehan High School alumni
- Players of American football from Louisiana
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- 21st-century African-American sportspeople
- 20th-century African-American people