Marquis Adrian Johnson was born on May 18,1988 and is an American former professional football cornerback.
12 Facts About Marquis Johnson
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Marquis Johnson was selected in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Marquis Johnson was named All-State as a cornerback and punt returner.
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Marquis Johnson finished the season with 29 total tackles with one interception, and led the team with passes defensed and passes broken up.
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In 2008, as a junior, Marquis Johnson served as Alabama's third cornerback in nickel and dime defensive packages.
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Marquis Johnson played in all 14 games with three starts and recorded 49 tackles on the year, which ranked sixth on the team, had two interceptions, a tackle for loss and five pass breakups.
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Marquis Johnson was not invited to the NFL Combine and despite coming off meniscus surgery Marquis Johnson ran a 4.51 forty-yard dash.
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On June 28,2010, Marquis Johnson signed a four-year contract with the Rams.
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Marquis Johnson was waived and re-signed on a number of occasions over the next 2 years, spending time on the practice squad and on the PUP list and injured reserve list as well as on the active roster.
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Marquis Johnson signed with the New Orleans Saints on May 10,2012.
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Marquis Johnson was released by the Saints on August 31,2012, on the final cut down day.
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Marquis Johnson has spoken openly about the abuse he suffered as a child, and has become active in efforts to help other children overcome abuse.