D. J. Johnson | |
Position: | Cornerback |
Number: | 44 |
Birth Date: | 14 July 1966 |
Birth Place: | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 0 |
Weight Lbs: | 187 |
High School: | Male |
Draftyear: | 1989 |
Draftround: | 7 |
Draftpick: | 174 |
College: | Kentucky |
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David Allen "D.J." Johnson (born July 14, 1966) is a former cornerback who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He entered broadcasting after his retirement as a player.
After attending the University of Kentucky, Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft.[1] He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1989–1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994–1996) and Arizona Cardinals (1996). He finished his career with 19 interceptions in 117 games.[2]
After retiring, he worked as a sideline reporter with Pat Summerall and John Madden as the lead crew. He worked the NFC Championship Games in 1999 and 2000.[3] He became a broadcaster for The NFL on FOX in 2001 with Scott Graham.
He is also an actor, appearing as a Klingon in the episode "Judgement".