Nico Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
13 Facts About Nico Johnson
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Nico Johnson played college football at Alabama, where he was a member of National Championship teams in 2009,2011, and 2012.
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Nico Johnson attended Andalusia High School, where he played basketball under coach Richard Robertson, as well as football.
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Nico Johnson recorded 78 tackles, 32 assists, one fumble recovery, one blocked punt and 11 interceptions during his senior season.
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Nico Johnson earned All-American honors by Parade, was a finalist for the High School Butkus Award, and was selected US Army All-American Bowl, where he led the West squad with four solo tackles, including two tackles for loss.
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Nico Johnson is a contributor to the class of 2009 scholarship at Andalusia High School.
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Nico Johnson enrolled in the University of Alabama, where he played for coach Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team from 2009 to 2012.
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Nico Johnson played in 12 games and made two starts at weak-side inside linebacker next to Rolando McClain.
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Nico Johnson earned freshman All-SEC selection by the league coaches and Sporting News after the 2009 season.
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Nico Johnson was part of three BCS National Championship teams while playing for the Crimson Tide.
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Nico Johnson signed a 4-year, $2 million deal with the Chiefs.
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Nico Johnson was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on October 17,2014 off the Chiefs' practice squad.
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On December 31,2015, Nico Johnson was promoted to the 53-man roster.