Converted to RB in 1988, and had best year for the Spartans, racking up 1219 yards and 15 TDs on 233 carries.
Also had 61 receptions for 668 yards and 4 TDs, to total out 1887 yards from scrimmage.
Was a 7th round selection of the Phoenix Cardinals.
Went on to post 926 yards and 5 TDs (234 carries), and 25 receptions for 241 yards in 1990.
Posted 666 yards in 1991 and 734 in 1992.
Traded to the New York Jets in 1993, so the Cardinals could move up one spot and select Garrison Hearst.
Continued to post solid numbers, rushing for 821 yards in 1993, and a career high 67 receptions for 641 yards.
In 1994 had a career high 931 yards rushing and 240 carries and a 90 yard long.
After being cut in ’95, joined the 49ers in 1996, but aggravated a back injury on the first day of camp and never saw the field again.
ACCOLADES:
1990 Pro Bowl
1990 All Rookie Team
NOTES:
The 1990 draft rookies besides Emmitt Smith held some intriguing competition that all seemed to be felled by injury. Blair Thomas and Johnny Johnson each provided early competition for Smith- with Johnson actually garnering All Rookie Honors from the Pro Football Writers Association. Johnny actually only finished a few yards behind Smith in rushing, and 2 yards ahead of Emmitt in total yards in 1990. After that Emmitt quickly ran away with things, but Johnson just kept chugging, even if it was for some poor teams. in 1993 despite not rushing or receiving for over 1,000 yards, Johnson finished second in the AFC in total yards from scrimmage and was named Jets MVP for the year.
I’ve never been able to track down Johnny. I’ve sorta patchworked my way into some autographs of his but still need him on at least one more set need to close him out.
Johnny also makes his debut appearance on the game Tecmo Super Bowl as a pretty solid back for the Cards.
Marty Lyons signed these two cards for me through the mail. I really like the Pro Set Legends 1991 card. He’s got a great autograph, and he even went to the trouble of putting the long ‘J’ on ‘J-E-T-S’. In a unique move he also dated the signatures.
CARD: Ultimate World League 1992 ACQUIRED: 2021, EBay FAILURE: TTM 2014, C/o Home
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played WR for Troy University totaling 1,554 yards, and 24 TDs on 86 receptions, and tied an NCAA record with a 99 yard TD reception.
Also spent time as a kick returner returning 74 kicks for a 24.3 yards per return and a TD.
6th round pick of the New York Jets in 1989.
Returned 4 kicks for 67 yards in 3 contests, before landing on the roster of the Colts for a game.
Saw preseason action with the Falcons and Chiefs, and then later signed with the San Antonio Riders of the World League in 1992.
A dangerous deep threat for the Riders, totaled 20 catches for 296 yards and a TD, while returning 14 kickoffs.
Hopped over to the CFL in 1993 and after a tryout with Ottawa, ended up on the roster of the Sacramento Gold Miners.
Had most solid season to date, with 61 catches for 1074 yards, and 5 TDs- including a 90 yarder.
Spent 1994 between the rosters of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.
Played the next 3 years with the San Jose Sabre Cats of the Arena Football League.
Recorded 86 catches for 1012 yards and 15 TDs in 1996.
After a brief hiatus, reemerged for one final season with the Buffalo Destroyers in 2000.
ACCOLADES:
Arena All-Arena 1995 (Second Team)
NOTES:
Since my lowball offer stuck, I went ahead and took an Ebay flyer on this one after previously failing on Titus back in 2014. I mean, who would fake his autograph? I Immediately figured out his address and resent the other card I need (Wild Card) to Dixon again to try to get him to sign.
NFL
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
4
67
16.8
0
21
WLAF
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
20
296
14.8
1
48
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
14
296
21.1
0
37
CFL
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
73
1230
16.8
5
90t
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
46
918
20.0
0
44
ARENA
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
209
2477
11.9
40
N/a
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
164
3165
19.3
9
N/a
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