Buddy Johnson (American football)

Devodrick "Buddy" Johnson (born February 27, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.[1]

For the musician and bandleader, see Buddy Johnson.
Buddy Johnson
No. 57 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-27) February 27, 1999
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2017–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 140
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		 229 lb
(104 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.58 s1.62 s2.63 s4.07 s7.09 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round, 140th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[3] On May 18, 2021, Johnson signed his four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh.[4]

On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived by the Steelers.[5]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Johnson signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers.[6] He was released on October 18.[7]

Houston Texans

On November 1, 2022, Johnson was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[8]

Chicago Bears

On July 25, 2023, Johnson signed with the Chicago Bears.[9] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2023, and reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list the next day after failing to be claimed off the waiver wire.[10][11]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 24, 2023, Johnson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[12]

References
  1. "Buddy Johnson - Football". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  2. "Buddy Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  3. Varley, Teresa (May 1, 2021). "Steelers select Johnson in the fourth round". Steelers.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. Parks, Rory (May 18, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/18/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. "Buddy Johnson: Let go by Steelers". CBSSports.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  6. Madson, Kyle (September 5, 2022). "49ers add 2 players to practice squad ahead of Week 1 practice". USAToday.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  7. "49ers Sign Benkert, Hollman to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. October 18, 2022.
  8. "Houston Texans Transactions (11-1-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. November 1, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  9. "Chicago Bears sign linebacker Buddy Johnson - On Tap Sports Net". On Tap Sports Net. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  10. "Bears Cut Former Steelers LB Buddy Johnson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  11. "Bears' Buddy Johnson: Lands on injured reserve". CBSSports.com. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  12. Brock, Todd. "Cowboys add 4 to practice squad, including big tight end". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
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