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Benny Johnson is a former defensive back out of Johnson Smith, selected by the Houston Oilers with the 144th overall pick (round 6) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Houston Oilers, Philadelphia Bell, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Benny Johnson Career Stats
Career History
- Houston Oilers (1970–1973)
- Philadelphia Bell (1974)
- San Diego Chargers (1975)
- Denver Broncos (1975)
- New Orleans Saints (1976)
Born: Fort Valley, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 5-11 · Weight: 178 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  PIT |
Terry Bradshaw | QB | Louisiana Tech |
| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
Mike Phipps | QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
Phil Olsen | DT | Utah State |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
Al Cowlings | DE |  USC |
| 1 | 6 |  PHI |
Steve Zabel | LB |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 8 |  ARI |
Larry Stegent | RB |  Texas A&M |
| 1 | 9 |  SF |
Cedrick Hardman | DE | North Texas |
| 1 | 10 |  NO |
Ken Burrough | WR | Texas Southern |
| 1 | 11 |  DEN |
Bobby Anderson | RB |  Colorado |
| 1 | 12 |  ATL |
John Small | DT | Citadel |
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