Defensive back, Wisconsin, to 1984

Richard Johnson

Born
Sep 16, 1963, in Harvey, Illinois

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Richard Johnson played defensive back at Wisconsin (to 1984). The Houston Oilers took Johnson in the first round, No. 11 overall in the 1985 NFL Draft.

At a glance

Best season
1984
First-team All-Big Ten
Drafted
No. 11
Overall, 1985 NFL Draft (Houston Oilers)

Honors

All-America: FWAA 1984; NEA first team 1984; Sporting News 1984

The teams in those years

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