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* [[Southland Conference|Southland]] Newcomer of the Year (2003)
* 2x First-team All-Southland (2003–2004)
* 2× Division I FCS [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] (2003–2004)
* 2x Division I FCS [[All-America]]n (2003–2004)
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'''Jamall Johnson''' (born October 12, 1982) is a former [[gridiron football]] [[linebacker]]. He was signed by the [[Cleveland Browns]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2005. He played [[college football]] at [[Northwestern State Demons|Northwestern State]] and high school football at [[Destrehan High School]].
'''Jamall Johnson''' (born October 12, 1982) is an American actor and former professional [[gridiron football|football]] player. He played as a [[linebacker]] in the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). Johnson was signed by the [[Cleveland Browns]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2005 and was also a member of the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], and [[BC Lions]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Northwestern State Demons|Northwestern State Demons]] and high school football at [[Destrehan High School]].


Since leaving football he has become an actor in Vancouver, BC. He is known for Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021), Wendy Williams: The Movie and Chateau Christmas (2020).{{cn|date=November 2024}}
Johnson was also a member of the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] and [[BC Lions]].


==College career==
==College career==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141123171234/http://www.bclions.com/roster/show/id/1057 BC Lions bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141123171234/http://www.bclions.com/roster/show/id/1057 BC Lions bio]
*[https://archive.is/20130115143324/http://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/1057 Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio]
*[https://archive.today/20130115143324/http://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/1057 Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio]
*[http://www.buccaneers.com/team/playerdetail.aspx?player=Johnson,Jamall,0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio]
*[http://www.buccaneers.com/team/playerdetail.aspx?player=Johnson,Jamall,0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio]


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Latest revision as of 05:41, 8 November 2024

Jamall Johnson
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Born: (1982-10-12) October 12, 1982 (age 42)
Norco, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight222 lb (101 kg)
CollegeNorthwestern State
High schoolDestrehan (LA)
Career history
As player
2005Cleveland Browns*
2005–2008BC Lions
2009Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2009–2013Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2014BC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Southland Newcomer of the Year (2003)
  • 2× Division I FCS All-American (2003–2004)
  • 2× First-team All-Southland (2003–2004)
CFL All-Star2009
CFL East All-Star2009, 2011

Jamall Johnson (born October 12, 1982) is an American actor and former professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Johnson was signed by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and BC Lions. He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons and high school football at Destrehan High School.

Since leaving football he has become an actor in Vancouver, BC. He is known for Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021), Wendy Williams: The Movie and Chateau Christmas (2020).[citation needed]

College career

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He went to Delta State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He played college football and continued his career with the CFL.

Professional career

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Cleveland Browns

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Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns in 2005 but was waived before training camp.

BC Lions

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Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions in 2005. In 2005, he played 5 games, had 7 total tackles and made a key forced fumble in the 2005 West Division Final versus the Edmonton Eskimos. In 2006, Johnson recorded 12 total tackles and a 39-yard fumble recovery. He played during BC's victory in the 2006 Grey Cup.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Johnson was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was released on June 19, 2009.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 4, 2009.[1]

BC Lions

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Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on February 13, 2014.

References

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  1. ^ "TiCats add Jamall Johnson to LB Corps". CFL.ca. Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
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