1. Duke Johnson was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Miami.
37 Facts About Duke Johnson
1. 2.
Duke Johnson played in the NFL for the Browns, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills.
3.
Duke Johnson placed 5th in the long jump event at the 2010 GMAC Qualifiers, with a jump of 6.60 meters.
4.
Duke Johnson finished 3rd in the 200 meters at the FHSAA 3A District 16, with a time of 22.31 seconds.
5.
Duke Johnson was considered the best all-purpose running back recruit by Rivals.
6.
Duke Johnson attended and played college football at the University of Miami from 2012 to 2014.
7.
Duke Johnson played a major role on special teams, where he returned 28 kicks for two touchdowns.
8.
In 2012, Duke Johnson won both the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year awards.
9.
Duke Johnson became the first Miami Hurricane to win both awards.
10.
In 2013, Duke Johnson joined the Miami indoor track team, posting a personal-best time of 6.92 seconds in the 60 meters at New Mexico Classic.
11.
Duke Johnson returned from the injury his junior season in 2014 to play in all 13 games.
12.
Duke Johnson ended the 2014 season with 1,652 yards and 10 touchdowns.
13.
Duke Johnson finished his college career with 3,519 rushing yards on 526 carries with 26 touchdowns, and had 69 receptions for 719 yards and four touchdowns.
14.
On December 28,2014, Duke Johnson announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft.
15.
Duke Johnson attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and performed a few combine drills before sustaining a hamstring injury.
16.
Duke Johnson improved his 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, 10-yard dash, and vertical jump and completed the bench press, short shuttle, and three-cone drill.
17.
Duke Johnson attended private workouts and visits with the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.
18.
Duke Johnson was ranked as the fourth best running back prospect in the draft by DraftScout.
19.
Duke Johnson was sidelined for the next ten days, and was inactive during the first preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium.
20.
Duke Johnson replaced Terrance West after West showed up to training camp overweight and was released as part of final roster cuts.
21.
Duke Johnson scored his first career touchdown on a 34-yard pass by quarterback Josh McCown in the second quarter.
22.
Duke Johnson finished his rookie season in 2015 with 104 carries for 379 rushing yards and 61 receptions for 534 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and seven starts.
23.
Duke Johnson was ranked sixth overall among rookies in receiving yards and was one of six rookies to surpass 500 yards receiving.
24.
Duke Johnson finished the 2016 season with 73 carries for 358 rushing yards and a touchdown and 53 receptions for 514 receiving yards in 16 games and one start.
25.
Duke Johnson served as a punt returner in 2016 and had 17 returns for 112 yards.
26.
Duke Johnson had two fumbles and recorded two solo tackles in special teams.
27.
Duke Johnson shared the Browns' backfield with Isaiah Crowell in the 2017 season.
28.
Duke Johnson made his debut with the Texans in Week 1 against the Saints.
29.
On February 26,2021, Duke Johnson was released by the Texans.
30.
On September 6,2021, Duke Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
31.
On October 26,2021, Duke Johnson was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.
32.
The next day, Duke Johnson was signed to the Dolphins' active roster.
33.
Duke Johnson finished the 2021 season with 71 carries for 330 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with four receptions for 41 receiving yards.
34.
On March 22,2022, Duke Johnson signed with the Bills on a one-year deal.
35.
Duke Johnson was released on August 30,2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
36.
Duke Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on May 5,2024.
37.
Duke Johnson is the cousin of professional basketball player Dewan Hernandez.