Tyrell Johnson (American football)
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | May 19, 1985 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Rison, Arkansas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Rison (AR) | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43 | ||||||||
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| Tackles: | 126 |
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| Interceptions: | 2 |
| Passes defensed: | 10 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Marcellous "Tyrell" Johnson (born May 19, 1985) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas State.
Johnson has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins.
Johnson played high school football at Rison High School in Rison, Arkansas, competing at both running back and defensive back. As a senior in 2002 he earned All-State and All-Conference honors despite playing with a high ankle sprain. He also helped his team finish with a perfect regular-season record and win the 8AA Conference title. As a sophomore in 2000 he had helped Rison High School win the state football championship with a victory over Shiloh Christian which was coached by Gus Malzahn. Johnson finished his career with three interceptions, 2,725 rushing yards, and 49 touchdowns. He also ran track and played basketball, starting on his high school's state playoff basketball team in 2000.
Johnson played college football at Arkansas State. After being redshirted during his freshman year in 2003, he became a starter in 2004 and never lost his job. During his freshman season, he earned Freshman All-American and second-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors. During his sophomore year, he led the team in tackles with 112 and earned All-Sun Belt Conference first-team recognition. During his junior year in 2006 he earned first-team All-Sun Belt Conference for the second straight year after recording 63 tackles and an interception. His best season came in 2007 as he earned third-team All-American, first-team All-Sun Belt Conference and was the leagues Defensive Player of the Year after recording 94 tackles and six interceptions.
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