Ron Johnson (wide receiver, born 1980)

Ron Johnson II
No. 83
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1980-05-23) May 23, 1980 (age 45)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolMartin Luther King (Detroit)
CollegeMinnesota
NFL draft2002: 4th round, 123rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions11
Receiving yards126
Receiving TDs1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions177
Receiving yards1,741
Receiving TDs23
Stats at ArenaFan.com
Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Ron Johnson (born May 23, 1980) is an American former professional football and Arena football wide receiver. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft with the 123rd overall pick.[1] In his NFL debut, he scored an eight-yard receiving touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in a 10–7 loss.[2]

Johnson was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Calgary Stampeders, Orlando Predators, and Cleveland Gladiators.

Johnson's father, Ron Johnson Sr., played in the NFL as a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning two Super Bowls between 1978 and 1984.

References

  1. ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Ron Johnson Career Touchdown Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2025.