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One of five children of Joanne and Charles Johnson, Curtis was born in California, but moved to upstate New York as a child. He and his brother, J.R., starred at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, At Cicero-Syracuse High School, Curtis was a two-time Section III All-State selection, adding All-Central New York honors and Post-Standard All-CNY accolades as a running back. He carried 128 times for 1,166 yards (9.1-yard average) and 12 touchdowns as a senior. He also competed as a linebacker, going on to play in the 2002 Governor's Bowl. The Gridiron All-Star and Eastern Regional Elite Team pick also garnered All-American honorable mention from Prep Star and was named one of the Top 50 Athletes in New York by New York Newsday. He also served as the team's captain during his final campaign. Because of academic issues, Johnson had to enroll at Morrisville State College in 2004. He was a two-time All-Northeast Football Conference first-team selection as a defensive end, leading the team in sacks both years, including a conference-high 12 as a freshman. He received All-National Junior College Athletics Association All-American honorable mention in 2004 and was a second-team choice in 2005. He would post 152 tackles (72 solos), 17.5 sacks, 36.5 stops for losses, four fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles in 19 games during his junior college career. After dominating the Northeast Conference in junior college, Johnson planned to play major college football and was recruited by Maryland, Syracuse and Michigan State. He signed a letter of intent to attend Morgan State University, but instead, enrolled at Clark Atlanta University. "One of my friends from my junior college ended up going to Clark, and they were looking for a defensive end/linebacker," Johnson said. "So I sent my film down there and they liked what they saw." Johnson would go on to earn Associated Press Little All-American honors, in addition to receiving first-team All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as J.R. would go on to letter at Syracuse University (1998-2001) . accolades in 2006. He led the Division II ranks with a league season-record nine forced fumbles, recovering four of them for 144 yards in returns with two touchdowns. He ranked second on the team with 70 tackles (50 solos) and five sacks, ranking second in the SIAC with 18 stops for losses. He also intercepted a pass and blocked one kick, while also scoring on a pair of two-point conversions. Johnson was a consensus All-American and unanimous All-SIAC first-team choice in 2007, adding conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. He switched jersey numbers (from 52 to 1), which was fitting, as he ranked first in the Division II ranks with 13.5 sacks and also with 27 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He led the team and ranked 21st nationally with 112 tackles (69 solos), as he caused and recovered a fumble. He also blocked a kick and deflected six passes while scoring on a two-point conversion. At the conclusion of the season, Johnson was invited to the prestigious East-West Shrine All-Star game, becoming the first Clark-Atlanta player to appear in that contest. "It's a big deal for the university," Johnson said. "It's the first time that somebody has done some of this. They have given me a lot of support and I appreciate it. I'm going to try to go out there and do them proud." In 21 games at Clark-Atlanta, Johnson started
Overview Overview One of the best-kept secrets in college football entering his senior campaign, the well-traveled rush end opened more than a few eyes in the scouting circles with his stellar performance in postseason action and a dominating 2007 final campaign. With his quickness off the edge and ability to fly to the ball, Johnson could be in for another "change of scenery" in the NFL, with a possible move to outside linebacker. 10 times at right defensive end and 11 times on the left side. He recorded 182 tackles (119 solo) with 18.5 sacks for minus-148 yards and 45 stops for losses totaling 247 yards. He caused 10 fumbles, recovered five others for 144 yards in returns, including three touchdowns and blocked two kicks. He deflected six passes and intercepted another for a one-yard return. He also had three two-point conversions. To get ready for his big audition for the NFL against players from the major conferences, Johnson turned to former Atlanta Falcon Chuck Smith and his company Defensive Line, Inc., to help with his training. High School Attended Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.) High School...Two-time Section III All-State choice, adding All-Central New York honors and Post-Standard All-CNY accolades as a running back...Carried 128 times for 1,166 yards (9.1 average) and 12 touchdowns as a senior...Also competed as a linebacker, going on to play in the 2002 Governor's Bowl...The Gridiron All-Star and Eastern Regional Elite Team pick also garnered All-American honor-able mention from Prep Star and was named one of the Top 50 Athletes in New York by New York Newsday...Served as the team's captain during his final campaign.  COLLEGE Two-year letterman who started 21 career games at Clark …totaled 187 tackles, 119 solo, for career…had 112 tackles, 69 solo, as senior…started eleven games…was named 2007 Daktronics All-America at DE…finished first in nation in Division II with 2.5 tackles for loss average per game…was voted SIAC Player-of-the-Week four times…started 10 games as junior…totaled 75 tackles, 50 solo, including 18 tackles for losses…ranked 1st in nation for Division II with nine FF...had five sacks for 49 yards in losses…was two-time All-Northeast Football Conference First-Team selection at DE at Morrisville State College…posted 152 tackles and 72 solo in two years at Morrisville…had 12 sacks as freshman…started 10 games at DE.
Clark Atlanta's Curtis Johnson, a Division II All-American, is set to play with the big-school boys Saturday in the 83rd East-West Shrine Game in Houston.  Johnson played defensive end at Clark and terrorized the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the past two seasons after transferring from Morrisville (N.Y.) State. JASON GETZ / AJC Curtis Johnson had 13.5 sacks and 27 tackles for loss last season playing defensive end for Clark Atlanta. "It's a good challenge," Johnson said before leaving for the game last week. Johnson has been practicing at outside linebacker with the East team, which is being coached by Dick Vermeil. Johnson was able to pile up stats at Clark Atlanta. Against West Georgia, he made 16 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. Johnson finished the season with 13.5 sacks, 27 tackles for loss and was second in the conference with 112 tackles. He was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference defensive player of the year. But it wasn't the stats that kept the NFL scouts coming back to CAU's quaint campus. It was his nice blend of speed and power, combined with a 6-foot-4, 245-pound frame. Clark Atlanta coach Ted Bahhur is still raving about a play that Johnson made downfield against Alabama A&M. "They ran a hitch and go," Bahhur said. "Curtis was at defensive end on the other side of the field. He ran downfield and caught the guy. He got him, not one of the defensive backs."
With plays like that, Johnson said he's heard from all 32 NFL teams. Dallas made a special trip to Atlanta just to see Johnson, according to Bahhur. Johnson will also take part in the NFL scouting combine in February. To get ready for his big audition for the NFL against players from the major conferences, Johnson turned to former Atlanta Falcon Chuck Smith and his company Defensive Line, Inc., to help with his training. "It's a great thing to work with him since he was in the NFL," Johnson said. "It's a great opportunity to be taught by one of the best." Playing linebacker will be new for Johnson. "That's one of the challenges in getting him used to playing in space because he was a defensive end at Clark," Smith said. "His No. 1 skill at linebacker is his ability to rush the quarterback."
Combine Results;
Name: Curtis Johnson College: Clark Atlanta Number: 1 Height: 6-3 Weight: 242 Position: OLB Pos2: DE Class/Draft Year: Sr/2008 40 Time: 4.69 40 Low: 4.59 40 High: 4.79 Projected Round: 6 Stock: Rated number 19 out of 227 OLB's 214 / 2506 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6025 Weight: 242 40 Yrd Dash: 4.69 20 Yrd Dash: 2.66 10 Yrd Dash: 1.56 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 25 Vertical Jump: 26 Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: No shuttles/hamstring Dates: 03/13/08 Height: 6025 Weight: 242 40 Yrd Dash: 4.60 20 Yrd Dash: 2.60 10 Yrd Dash: 1.54 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 10'01" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.46 3-Cone Drill: 6.78 Before Combine: Hgt: 6024, Wgt: 239, 40YD: 4.54-4.64-4.73 Pre-draft 6'3", 242 lbs; 4.60 40-Yard Dash; 4.46 20-Yard Shuttle; 6.78 3-Cone Drill; 26" Vertical Jump; 25 Bench Reps at 225 pounds.
NFLdraftscout.com has Johnson rated as the 15th best linebacker in the draft and give him a sixth/seventh round grade. A good showing at the East-West game and the scouting combine could help improve his draft status. Last season, the New Orleans Saints signed Clark Atlanta defensive end Jonathan Hamm as a free agent. "I never really thought that I'd been getting this type of attention coming from Division II," Johnson said. "I just performed to the best of my ability every game. I've been blessed with what's going on." After dominating the Northeast Conference in junior college, Johnson planned to play major college football and was recruited by Maryland, Syracuse and Michigan State. "One of my friends from my junior college ended up going to Clark, and they were looking for a defensive end/linebacker," Johnson said. "So I sent my film down there and they liked what they saw." In the East-West game, Johnson plans to put his best foot forward for the Panther nation. "It's a big deal for the University," Johnson said. "It's the first time that somebody has done some of this. They have given me a lot of support and I appreciate it. I'm going to try to go out there and do them proud." . "http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/s...clark_0119.html"
NFLDS has actually moved him up to a 5th round grade, now. The guy has speed to burn. He is undersized as an end, but reminds me A LOT of Demarcus Ware. I know a lot of 3-4 guys are going to look at him, but do any of you think the Falcons would like him for OLB depth and as a pass rusher on 3rd down? Props to jidady for telling me about this guy. Libid21 Feb 2 2008, 02:23 PM He didn't do too good in the East-Shrine Bowl game. I'm not sure if he made any big plays or whatnot, but they, as in the commentators, were talking about him and saying how much they liked him. That article was posted on 1/19/08 by the way. Curtis Johnson (linebacker) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia No. 98 Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Personal information Date of birth: February 16, 1985 (1985-02-16) (age 24) Place of birth: Lauderhill, Florida Curtis Johnson (born February 16, 1985 in Lauderhill, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Overview Johnson has exploded onto the national spotlight in the past two years. He could be one of the biggest sleepers in this year’s draft. He became a legit prospect after last season when he racked up 18 TFL and 9.5 sacks. He didn’t stop there, with an unreal 112 tackles, 29 TFL, and 13.5 sacks this year. Johnson was selected to the First Team All-SIAC for the second consecutive season and was voted SIAC Defensive Player of the year. Selected to the Daktronics Division II All-America Team Has been invited to play in the 83rd Annual East-West Shrine Football Game. Strengths Very high motor that never stops. Gives great effort on every play. You can tell he loves to play the game. Showns tremendous pursuit, running down playe away from him. Field awareness, with a knack for getting to the ball and creating havac.(112 tackles,27 TFL) His athletic ability should get him to the NFL. Weaknesses Lack of ideal height and weight for a DE will hurt him,but could move to OLB. Projection Speed, motor, and ability on special teams could be what helps him make it. Needs to show the scouts his speed and athletic ability in the East-West Shrine bowl. Priority free agent, but could surprise people if he can run around a 4.5 forty.
Before playing for the Baltimore Ravens (four games) and New Orleans Saints (one game) in 2002, before competing for a job in training camps with the Indianapolis Colts (2003), Carolina Panthers (2003), Oakland Raiders (2003) and Atlanta Falcons (2004)
He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2008. CAREER NOTES 2008: Appeared in seven games as reserve DE and special teamer…saw action at Houston 10/5, vs. Baltimore 10/12, at Tennessee 10/27, vs. New England 11/2, at Pittsburgh 11/9, vs. Detroit 12/14 and vs. Tennessee 12/28…was inactive for remaining games…had five defensive stops, two solo, and one sack…also had six solo special teams tackles…had one defensive tackle vs. Detroit…had four defensive tackles, one sack and one special teams tackle vs. Tennessee…had two special teams tackles vs. New England for top total. POST-SEASON: Was inactive in Wild Card Playoffs at San Diego 1/3. For the full bio and further information read the Colts Media Guide. He played college football at Clark Atlanta. [edit] Early years Johnson attended Cicero-North Syracuse High School and was two-time Section III all-state selection and added All-Central New York honors and Post-Standard All-CNY honors at RB. [edit] College career He was a two-year letterman who started 21 career games at Clark College and totaled 187 tackles, 119 solo, for career. He made 112 tackles, 69 solo as a senior he started eleven games and was named College-division All-America. He finished first in nation in Division II with 2.5 tackles for loss average per game and was voted SIAC Player-of-the-Week four times. He started 10 games as junior and made 75 tackles, 50 solo, including 18 tackles for losses and ranked 1st in nation for Division II with nine FF. He had five sacks for 49 yards in losses and was two-time All-Northeast Football Conference First-Team selection at DE at Morrisville State College. There he posted 152 tackles and 72 solo in two years and had 12 sacks as freshman and started 10 games at DE. [edit] Indianapolis Colts He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2008. As a rookie he appeared in seven games as reserve DE and special teamer and made five defensive tackles, two solo, and one sack. He also had six solo special teams tackles. Johnson was waived/injured on August 31, 2009. [edit] Draft Scout Curtis Johnson News 09/01/09 - DL Curtis Johnson was claimed by Dallas off waivers from the Colts. 08/31/09 - DE Curtis Johnson (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Colts. 12/28/08 - DE Curtis Johnson, an undrafted rookie, registered his first career NFL sack when he tackled QB Vince Young midway through the third quarter. 09/04/08 - DE Curtis Johnson (shoulder) had limited practice time Thursday. Johnson should be able to play against the Bears. 09/04/08 - DE Curtis Johnson has resumed practicing after missing the last two preseason games with an injured shoulder. Johnson will probably get work on special teams and in the defensive end rotation. Dallas Cowboys Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys on September 1, 2009 and moved to outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defense. The team waived offensive lineman Greg Isdaner to make room for Johnson.
One of five children of Joanne and Charles Johnson, Curtis was born in California, but moved to upstate New York as a child. He and his brother, J.R., starred at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, At Cicero-Syracuse High School, Curtis was a two-time Section III All-State selection, adding All-Central New York honors and Post-Standard All-CNY accolades as a running back. He carried 128 times for 1,166 yards (9.1-yard average) and 12 touchdowns as a senior. He also competed as a linebacker, going on to play in the 2002 Governor's Bowl. The Gridiron All-Star and Eastern Regional Elite Team pick also garnered All-American honorable mention from Prep Star and was named one of the Top 50 Athletes in New York by New York Newsday. He also served as the team's captain during his final campaign. Because of academic issues, Johnson had to enroll at Morrisville State College in 2004. He was a two-time All-Northeast Football Conference first-team selection as a defensive end, leading the team in sacks both years, including a conference-high 12 as a freshman. He received All-National Junior College Athletics Association All-American honorable mention in 2004 and was a second-team choice in 2005. He would post 152 tackles (72 solos), 17.5 sacks, 36.5 stops for losses, four fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles in 19 games during his junior college career. After dominating the Northeast Conference in junior college, Johnson planned to play major college football and was recruited by Maryland, Syracuse and Michigan State. He signed a letter of intent to attend Morgan State University, but instead, enrolled at Clark Atlanta University. "One of my friends from my junior college ended up going to Clark, and they were looking for a defensive end/linebacker," Johnson said. "So I sent my film down there and they liked what they saw." Johnson would go on to earn Associated Press Little All-American honors, in addition to receiving first-team All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as J.R. would go on to letter at Syracuse University (1998-2001) . accolades in 2006. He led the Division II ranks with a league season-record nine forced fumbles, recovering four of them for 144 yards in returns with two touchdowns. He ranked second on the team with 70 tackles (50 solos) and five sacks, ranking second in the SIAC with 18 stops for losses. He also intercepted a pass and blocked one kick, while also scoring on a pair of two-point conversions. Johnson was a consensus All-American and unanimous All-SIAC first-team choice in 2007, adding conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. He switched jersey numbers (from 52 to 1), which was fitting, as he ranked first in the Division II ranks with 13.5 sacks and also with 27 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He led the team and ranked 21st nationally with 112 tackles (69 solos), as he caused and recovered a fumble. He also blocked a kick and deflected six passes while scoring on a two-point conversion. At the conclusion of the season, Johnson was invited to the prestigious East-West Shrine All-Star game, becoming the first Clark-Atlanta player to appear in that contest. "It's a big deal for the university," Johnson said. "It's the first time that somebody has done some of this. They have given me a lot of support and I appreciate it. I'm going to try to go out there and do them proud." In 21 games at Clark-Atlanta, Johnson started
Overview Overview One of the best-kept secrets in college football entering his senior campaign, the well-traveled rush end opened more than a few eyes in the scouting circles with his stellar performance in postseason action and a dominating 2007 final campaign. With his quickness off the edge and ability to fly to the ball, Johnson could be in for another "change of scenery" in the NFL, with a possible move to outside linebacker. 10 times at right defensive end and 11 times on the left side. He recorded 182 tackles (119 solo) with 18.5 sacks for minus-148 yards and 45 stops for losses totaling 247 yards. He caused 10 fumbles, recovered five others for 144 yards in returns, including three touchdowns and blocked two kicks. He deflected six passes and intercepted another for a one-yard return. He also had three two-point conversions. To get ready for his big audition for the NFL against players from the major conferences, Johnson turned to former Atlanta Falcon Chuck Smith and his company Defensive Line, Inc., to help with his training. High School Attended Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.) High School...Two-time Section III All-State choice, adding All-Central New York honors and Post-Standard All-CNY accolades as a running back...Carried 128 times for 1,166 yards (9.1 average) and 12 touchdowns as a senior...Also competed as a linebacker, going on to play in the 2002 Governor's Bowl...The Gridiron All-Star and Eastern Regional Elite Team pick also garnered All-American honor-able mention from Prep Star and was named one of the Top 50 Athletes in New York by New York Newsday...Served as the team's captain during his final campaign.  COLLEGE Two-year letterman who started 21 career games at Clark …totaled 187 tackles, 119 solo, for career…had 112 tackles, 69 solo, as senior…started eleven games…was named 2007 Daktronics All-America at DE…finished first in nation in Division II with 2.5 tackles for loss average per game…was voted SIAC Player-of-the-Week four times…started 10 games as junior…totaled 75 tackles, 50 solo, including 18 tackles for losses…ranked 1st in nation for Division II with nine FF...had five sacks for 49 yards in losses…was two-time All-Northeast Football Conference First-Team selection at DE at Morrisville State College…posted 152 tackles and 72 solo in two years at Morrisville…had 12 sacks as freshman…started 10 games at DE.
Clark Atlanta's Curtis Johnson, a Division II All-American, is set to play with the big-school boys Saturday in the 83rd East-West Shrine Game in Houston.  Johnson played defensive end at Clark and terrorized the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the past two seasons after transferring from Morrisville (N.Y.) State. JASON GETZ / AJC Curtis Johnson had 13.5 sacks and 27 tackles for loss last season playing defensive end for Clark Atlanta. "It's a good challenge," Johnson said before leaving for the game last week. Johnson has been practicing at outside linebacker with the East team, which is being coached by Dick Vermeil. Johnson was able to pile up stats at Clark Atlanta. Against West Georgia, he made 16 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. Johnson finished the season with 13.5 sacks, 27 tackles for loss and was second in the conference with 112 tackles. He was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference defensive player of the year. But it wasn't the stats that kept the NFL scouts coming back to CAU's quaint campus. It was his nice blend of speed and power, combined with a 6-foot-4, 245-pound frame. Clark Atlanta coach Ted Bahhur is still raving about a play that Johnson made downfield against Alabama A&M. "They ran a hitch and go," Bahhur said. "Curtis was at defensive end on the other side of the field. He ran downfield and caught the guy. He got him, not one of the defensive backs."
With plays like that, Johnson said he's heard from all 32 NFL teams. Dallas made a special trip to Atlanta just to see Johnson, according to Bahhur. Johnson will also take part in the NFL scouting combine in February. To get ready for his big audition for the NFL against players from the major conferences, Johnson turned to former Atlanta Falcon Chuck Smith and his company Defensive Line, Inc., to help with his training. "It's a great thing to work with him since he was in the NFL," Johnson said. "It's a great opportunity to be taught by one of the best." Playing linebacker will be new for Johnson. "That's one of the challenges in getting him used to playing in space because he was a defensive end at Clark," Smith said. "His No. 1 skill at linebacker is his ability to rush the quarterback."
Combine Results;
Name: Curtis Johnson College: Clark Atlanta Number: 1 Height: 6-3 Weight: 242 Position: OLB Pos2: DE Class/Draft Year: Sr/2008 40 Time: 4.69 40 Low: 4.59 40 High: 4.79 Projected Round: 6 Stock: Rated number 19 out of 227 OLB's 214 / 2506 TOTAL Combine Results Pro Day Results Combine Invite: Yes Height: 6025 Weight: 242 40 Yrd Dash: 4.69 20 Yrd Dash: 2.66 10 Yrd Dash: 1.56 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 25 Vertical Jump: 26 Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: No shuttles/hamstring Dates: 03/13/08 Height: 6025 Weight: 242 40 Yrd Dash: 4.60 20 Yrd Dash: 2.60 10 Yrd Dash: 1.54 225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 10'01" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.46 3-Cone Drill: 6.78 Before Combine: Hgt: 6024, Wgt: 239, 40YD: 4.54-4.64-4.73 Pre-draft 6'3", 242 lbs; 4.60 40-Yard Dash; 4.46 20-Yard Shuttle; 6.78 3-Cone Drill; 26" Vertical Jump; 25 Bench Reps at 225 pounds.
NFLdraftscout.com has Johnson rated as the 15th best linebacker in the draft and give him a sixth/seventh round grade. A good showing at the East-West game and the scouting combine could help improve his draft status. Last season, the New Orleans Saints signed Clark Atlanta defensive end Jonathan Hamm as a free agent. "I never really thought that I'd been getting this type of attention coming from Division II," Johnson said. "I just performed to the best of my ability every game. I've been blessed with what's going on." After dominating the Northeast Conference in junior college, Johnson planned to play major college football and was recruited by Maryland, Syracuse and Michigan State. "One of my friends from my junior college ended up going to Clark, and they were looking for a defensive end/linebacker," Johnson said. "So I sent my film down there and they liked what they saw." In the East-West game, Johnson plans to put his best foot forward for the Panther nation. "It's a big deal for the University," Johnson said. "It's the first time that somebody has done some of this. They have given me a lot of support and I appreciate it. I'm going to try to go out there and do them proud." . "http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/s...clark_0119.html"
NFLDS has actually moved him up to a 5th round grade, now. The guy has speed to burn. He is undersized as an end, but reminds me A LOT of Demarcus Ware. I know a lot of 3-4 guys are going to look at him, but do any of you think the Falcons would like him for OLB depth and as a pass rusher on 3rd down? Props to jidady for telling me about this guy. Libid21 Feb 2 2008, 02:23 PM He didn't do too good in the East-Shrine Bowl game. I'm not sure if he made any big plays or whatnot, but they, as in the commentators, were talking about him and saying how much they liked him. That article was posted on 1/19/08 by the way. Curtis Johnson (linebacker) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia No. 98 Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Personal information Date of birth: February 16, 1985 (1985-02-16) (age 24) Place of birth: Lauderhill, Florida Curtis Johnson (born February 16, 1985 in Lauderhill, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Overview Johnson has exploded onto the national spotlight in the past two years. He could be one of the biggest sleepers in this year’s draft. He became a legit prospect after last season when he racked up 18 TFL and 9.5 sacks. He didn’t stop there, with an unreal 112 tackles, 29 TFL, and 13.5 sacks this year. Johnson was selected to the First Team All-SIAC for the second consecutive season and was voted SIAC Defensive Player of the year. Selected to the Daktronics Division II All-America Team Has been invited to play in the 83rd Annual East-West Shrine Football Game. Strengths Very high motor that never stops. Gives great effort on every play. You can tell he loves to play the game. Showns tremendous pursuit, running down playe away from him. Field awareness, with a knack for getting to the ball and creating havac.(112 tackles,27 TFL) His athletic ability should get him to the NFL. Weaknesses Lack of ideal height and weight for a DE will hurt him,but could move to OLB. Projection Speed, motor, and ability on special teams could be what helps him make it. Needs to show the scouts his speed and athletic ability in the East-West Shrine bowl. Priority free agent, but could surprise people if he can run around a 4.5 forty.
Before playing for the Baltimore Ravens (four games) and New Orleans Saints (one game) in 2002, before competing for a job in training camps with the Indianapolis Colts (2003), Carolina Panthers (2003), Oakland Raiders (2003) and Atlanta Falcons (2004)
He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2008. CAREER NOTES 2008: Appeared in seven games as reserve DE and special teamer…saw action at Houston 10/5, vs. Baltimore 10/12, at Tennessee 10/27, vs. New England 11/2, at Pittsburgh 11/9, vs. Detroit 12/14 and vs. Tennessee 12/28…was inactive for remaining games…had five defensive stops, two solo, and one sack…also had six solo special teams tackles…had one defensive tackle vs. Detroit…had four defensive tackles, one sack and one special teams tackle vs. Tennessee…had two special teams tackles vs. New England for top total. POST-SEASON: Was inactive in Wild Card Playoffs at San Diego 1/3. For the full bio and further information read the Colts Media Guide. He played college football at Clark Atlanta. [edit] Early years Johnson attended Cicero-North Syracuse High School and was two-time Section III all-state selection and added All-Central New York honors and Post-Standard All-CNY honors at RB. [edit] College career He was a two-year letterman who started 21 career games at Clark College and totaled 187 tackles, 119 solo, for career. He made 112 tackles, 69 solo as a senior he started eleven games and was named College-division All-America. He finished first in nation in Division II with 2.5 tackles for loss average per game and was voted SIAC Player-of-the-Week four times. He started 10 games as junior and made 75 tackles, 50 solo, including 18 tackles for losses and ranked 1st in nation for Division II with nine FF. He had five sacks for 49 yards in losses and was two-time All-Northeast Football Conference First-Team selection at DE at Morrisville State College. There he posted 152 tackles and 72 solo in two years and had 12 sacks as freshman and started 10 games at DE. [edit] Indianapolis Colts He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2008. As a rookie he appeared in seven games as reserve DE and special teamer and made five defensive tackles, two solo, and one sack. He also had six solo special teams tackles. Johnson was waived/injured on August 31, 2009. [edit] Draft Scout Curtis Johnson News 09/01/09 - DL Curtis Johnson was claimed by Dallas off waivers from the Colts. 08/31/09 - DE Curtis Johnson (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Colts. 12/28/08 - DE Curtis Johnson, an undrafted rookie, registered his first career NFL sack when he tackled QB Vince Young midway through the third quarter. 09/04/08 - DE Curtis Johnson (shoulder) had limited practice time Thursday. Johnson should be able to play against the Bears. 09/04/08 - DE Curtis Johnson has resumed practicing after missing the last two preseason games with an injured shoulder. Johnson will probably get work on special teams and in the defensive end rotation. Dallas Cowboys Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys on September 1, 2009 and moved to outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defense. The team waived offensive lineman Greg Isdaner to make room for Johnson.
