17 Facts About Kerryon Johnson

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Kerryon Johnson was born on June 30,1997 and is an American football running back who is a free agent.

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Kerryon Johnson played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Kerryon Johnson committed to Auburn University to play college football.

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Kerryon Johnson ended his career at Auburn with 2,494 career rushing yards, 32 rushing touchdowns.

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On January 2,2018, Kerryon Johnson announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Kerryon Johnson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Kerryon Johnson was the sixth running back to be selected that year.

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Kerryon Johnson made his NFL debut in the season opener against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.

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Kerryon Johnson added 70 yards against the Green Bay Packers before the Week 6 bye.

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Kerryon Johnson was second-youngest Lions' player to reach 150 yards rushing by just three days to Barry Sanders, and the first Lions' player of any age since Jahvid Best in 2011.

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Kerryon Johnson expanded his role in the passing game with career bests of six receptions for 69 yards in Week 8, and after just 43 yards-from-scrimmage in Week 9, notched both a rushing and his first career receiving touchdown in Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears.

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Kerryon Johnson was placed on injured reserve on December 19,2018.

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Kerryon Johnson was placed on injured reserve on October 22,2019, after undergoing knee surgery.

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Kerryon Johnson was designated for return from injured reserve on December 4,2019, and began practicing with the team again.

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Kerryon Johnson was activated on December 21,2019, prior to Week 16.

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On May 7,2021, Kerryon Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.

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On September 14,2021, Kerryon Johnson was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.