James Johnson (Canadian football), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

James Johnson (Canadian football)

Canadian football cornerback

Date of Birth: 05-May-1980

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: American football player, Canadian football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About James Johnson (Canadian football)

  • James Johnson (born May 5, 1980) is a former professional football player. Johnson did not play high school football.
  • He started playing for West Los Angeles Junior College, but was not given any equipment until he made the team as a defensive back, after being switched from running back.
  • Arkansas State University then gave him a scholarship. Johnson was signed as a free agent by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2006, and dressed for a total of 15 games, starting seven at cornerback.
  • His college coach had sent a videotape to former Riders general manager Roy Shivers.
  • "My college coach gave Mr.
  • Shivers a call," said Johnson.
  • "Mr.
  • Shivers didn't really get a chance to see any tape on me, so he decided he was just going to bring me to camp.
  • If I didn't perform he was going to send me home right away.
  • I probably had the best training camp since my first year playing."Johnson was named the Most Valuable Player of the 95th Grey Cup on Nov 25, 2007 after intercepting a record three passes, including one for a 30-yard touchdown.
  • His defensive efforts helped lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 23–19 victory over their CFL Prairie rival Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
  • It was the first time since 1994 that a defensive player was awarded the Grey Cup's top individual title.
  • Johnson received a $10,000 bonus in cash for his efforts. "I could never imagine this.
  • That's the first time I've ever had three interceptions in a game." It was only the Roughriders' third national football championship in 15 Grey Cup appearances. On February 16, 2009, Johnson was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for a draft pick in the 2011 Canadian College Draft.Johnson became a free agent on February 15, 2010.

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