Josh Johnson (cornerback)
Joshua Lutrail Johnson is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football at Purdue University.
Early life
Johnson attended Pasco High School in Dade City, Florida. He was a first-team All-Sun Coast and All-Sunshine Athletic Conference after catching 32 passes for 466 yards and nine touchdowns and rushing for 204 yards on 39 carries as senior helping his team advance to the state semifinals. He also played baseball and was named one of the top 100 juniors in the nation after leading the Tampa Bay area in home runs.
Considered a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, he accepted a scholarship to Purdue over an offer from Vanderbilt.
College career
During his tenure, he started 36 of 49 games, where he accumulated 184 tackles, including 7.5 for a loss, 31 pass break ups and six interceptions. He was twice named Academic All-Big Ten and was an all conference honorable mention as a senior.
Professional career
Johnson went undrafted during the 2013 NFL draft, but signed with the San Diego Chargers after the draft ended.
BC Lions
Johnson played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League from 2014 to 2015.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Johnson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on February 12, 2016. On August 14, 2017, Johnson was waived/injured by the Jaguars and placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 10, 2017.
Ottawa Redblacks
Josh Johnson signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League on March 14, 2018. He was released on July 17, 2018.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On August 19, 2018, Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Edmonton Eskimos
Johnson was signed by the Eskimos as a free agent on May 17, 2019.
Johnson signed a one-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 15, 2021.