Education
After returning to New Orleans, Johnson attended O. Perry Walker High School, where he was a four-time all-district selection.
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He played college football at Louisiana State University (Louisiana State University). During his high school football career at O. Perry Walker High School in New Orleans, Johnson broke the Louisiana career quarterback sack record with 67.5 sacks. Born to Nakisha Johnson and Sherman Patty and raised in New Orleans, Johnson"s family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and moved to Atlanta, and later Mobile, Alabama, for a period of time.
He broke the Louisiana career sack record with 67.5 sacks during his four-year career.
As a senior in 2010, he recorded 129 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, and 17.5 sacks. Both United States of America Today and Parade named him to their All-American teams.
One of the most sought after high school players in the country, Johnson was rated as a five-star prospect by every recruiting service. Rivals.com ranked him the Number.
1 defensive tackle of his class, and compared him to Darnell Dockett.
Johnson chose Louisiana State University over offers from almost every major school, including Alabama, Oklahoma, and Southern California. Johnson played in thirteen games for Louisiana State University in 2011, and was named to both the CBSSports.com and Sporting News Freshman All-American team"son He was named full-time starter in his junior year for the 2013 football season.
Johnson declared for the 2014 NFL Draft after his junior season.
2014 NFL Combine
Miami Dolphins
On May 10, 2014, Johnson signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. On December 13, 2014 he was placed on season ending injured reserve after an ankle injury.
Johnson did not make the cut for the Dolphins" 2015 season roster. Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed Johnson to their practice squad on November 9, 2015.
He signed a futures contract on January 11, 2016.
