American gridiron football player (born 1982)

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 and high school football at Destrehan High School.

Johnson was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and BC Lions. 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).

Contents

• 1 College career
• 2 Professional career
  • 2.1 Cleveland Browns
  • 2.2 BC Lions
  • 2.3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • 2.4 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
  • 2.5 BC Lions
• 3 References
• 4 External links

College career

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

Cleveland Browns

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

BC Lions

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

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

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

BC Lions

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

References

External links

• BC Lions bio
• Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio