1. Julian Rashad Johnson was born on January 2,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League.
19 Facts About Rashad Johnson
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Rashad Johnson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Rashad Johnson played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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The son of Randy and Gloria Johnson attended Sulligent High School and starred in football, basketball and track for the Blue Devils.
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Rashad Johnson graduated ranked fifth in a senior class of only 54 students.
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Rashad Johnson made an unofficial visit to Alabama, and chose to attend Alabama as a walk-on running back.
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Rashad Johnson redshirted in his first year of eligibility, and as a freshman appeared in all 12 games on special teams.
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Rashad Johnson earned Alabama Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors, was a first-team coaches' All-Southeastern Conference selection, and earned shared UA's 2008 Mal Moore Leadership Award for his performance during spring practice.
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Rashad Johnson was named unanimous first-team All-SEC and earned first-team All-American honors.
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Rashad Johnson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Rashad Johnson became a restricted free agent following the 2010 season, but was re-signed on April 26,2011.
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Rashad Johnson played in 18 games, starting three, with 20 tackles and two interceptions, one of which was his first touchdown after intercepting Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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On March 12,2013, Rashad Johnson signed a three-year contract to stay with the Cardinals.
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Rashad Johnson had his first multi-interception game against the Atlanta Falcons, picking off two Matt Ryan passes.
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On March 25,2016, Rashad Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.
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Rashad Johnson spent one season with the Titans, collecting 38 tackles and one forced fumble.
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On January 3,2018, Rashad Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL.
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In 2018, Rashad Johnson joined the University of Alabama as the sideline reporter for Alabama's gameday radio team and as member of the Alabama football staff in an off-field role.
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Rashad Johnson joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022 as a defensive assistant.