Dwight Johnson (American football)

Dwight Johnson

No. 23
Date of birth	(1977-01-30) January 30, 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth	Waco, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Defensive end
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	285 lb (129 kg)
US college	Baylor
High school	Waco (TX)
Career history
As player
2000	Philadelphia Eagles
2001	Frankfurt Galaxy
2001-2002	New York Giants
2003	San Francisco 49ers*[1]
2004	New England Patriots*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats
Playing stats at NFL.com Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Dwight O'Neal Johnson (born January 30, 1977) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He played college football at Baylor University. He also played for the New England Patriots and was cut after the 2004-2005 season after they beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 39. He now owns and lives in McDonough, Georgia at a Speed, Agility and Strength facility named Total Athlete.

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	285 lb (129 kg)	33 in (0.84 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	4.96 s	1.70 s	2.87 s	4.76 s	7.51 s	28.0 in (0.71 m)	8 ft 9 in (2.67 m)	26 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Personal life

His mother Beverly Johnson lives in Waco, TX as well as his sister Daphanie Latchison. His older brother Dwayne Johnson lives in Houston, TX.

His younger brother, Derrick Johnson, played for the Kansas City Chiefs. His cousins, Bert Emanuel and Ben Emanuel also played for the NFL.

References

1. "Dwight Johnson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
2. "2000 NFL Draft Scout Dwight Johnson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.