Eric Johnson (defensive back)


Eric Johnson is a former professional American football linebacker.

College career

Johnson played linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Professional career

NFL

Johnson played linebacker for eight seasons for the Oakland Raiders, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Arizona Cardinals, in the National Football League.
Johnson blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown in Super Bowl 37 the outcome of that was a 48-21 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

AFL

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the Georgia Force on February 19, 2007. He was re-signed by the Force on June 2, 2009.