KYLE JOHNSON (AMERICAN FOOTBALL)

'Albert Kyle Johnson' is the former starting fullback free agent. He was born on December 15, 1978 in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.

Contents

High school career

College and Pro Career

References

High school career

As a senior at Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge Township, Johnson won second team All-State recognition, All-County honors, and All-Area honors.^[1]

College and Pro Career

Johnson played collegiately for Syracuse. Entering his senior year in 2000, he was ranked by ''The Sporting News'' as the top college fullback. However, an ankle injury ended his season in the opener; he was subsequently granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as the 10th pick in the 5th round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He was cut by the team after training camp and spent time on the New York Giants and Detroit Lions' practice squads.
He was signed by Denver to their active roster in late 2002, but was inactive for the remainder of the season and spent the next year being shuffled between the active roster and the practice squad. He began 2004 with the Broncos as a backup and special teams player; however, injuries led to starting fullback Reuben Droughns being moved to tailback, leaving the fullback spot to Johnson. However, after three starts, he suffered a season-ending injury to his right ankle.
In 2005, Johnson was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team.
On September 1, 2007, Johnson was cut from the Denver Broncos.

References

1. Kyle Johnson player profile, National Football League Players Association. Accessed July 29, 2007. "Hometown: Woodbridge, N.J....Johnson earned second-team all-state recognition and was named all-county and all-area as a senior at Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, N.J., after rushing for 1,235 yards.