Richard Johnson (defensive back)

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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use American English Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherExpression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "[".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Richard James Johnson (born September 16, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for eight seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American and All-Big Ten cornerback in 1984 for the Wisconsin Badgers. He was selected by the Oilers in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft with the 11th overall pick.[1]

Johnson played for the Wisconsin from 1982 to 1984, and as a senior he helped lead the 1984 Badgers team to the Hall of Fame Bowl. That season, he set the school single-season record with six blocked kicks — including three in a single game against Missouri — as well as three interceptions, seven passes defended, and four tackles for a loss. In total, 16 players from that team went on to play in the NFL, and Johnson was one of three first-round draft picks along with Al Toon and Darryl Sims.[2]

Johnson played for the Oilers from 1985 to 1992, appearing in 98 NFL games. He finished his career with 15 interceptions, and had an eight-interception season in 1990.[3]

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