Kenny Johnson (defensive back)
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Kenneth Ray Johnson (born January 7, 1958) is a former American football defensive back and return specialist who played ten seasons for the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 1980 NFL draft.
College career
Kenny Johnson played as a defensive back and return specialist at Mississippi State for four seasons from 1976-1979. He played in all 11 games each season.[1]
Professional career
Johnson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 1980 NFL draft. He started every game in his first five seasons, 1980-1984, playing as a cornerback in 1980-83 and as a safety in 1984. In the 1985 season, he started in three games and played in five games.
Johnson began the 1986 season with the Falcons, but ended it with the Houston Oilers. Johnson played mainly as a return specialist for the Oilers from 1986-1989, while starting three games.[2]
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