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Billy Johnson is a former wide receiver out of Widener University, selected by the Houston Texans with the 365th overall pick (round 15) in the 1974 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Houston Oilers, Montreal Alouettes, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins.
Draft Details
Billy Johnson Career Stats
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1983)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1977, 1983)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1975, 1977, 1983)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Titans/Oilers Ring of Honor
Career Totals
| Punt return yards | Kickoff return yards | Return touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,317 | 2,941 | 8 | 337 | 4,211 | 25 |
Career History
- Houston Oilers (1974–1980)
- Montreal Alouettes (1981)
- Atlanta Falcons (1982–1987)
- Washington Redskins (1988)
Born: Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, U.S. · Height: 5-9
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  DAL |
 Too Tall Jones |
DE |  Tennessee State |
| 1 | 1 |  CIN |
 Clint Longley |
QB | Abilene Christian |
| 1 | 2 |  LAC |
 Bo Matthews |
RB |  Colorado |
| 1 | 3 |  NYG |
 John Hicks |
G |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Waymond Bryant |
OLB | Tennessee State |
| 1 | 5 |  BAL |
 John Dutton |
DT |  Nebraska |
| 1 | 6 |  NYJ |
 Carl Barzilauskas |
DT |  Indiana |
| 1 | 7 |  LA |
 J.V. Cain |
TE | Colorado |
| 1 | 8 |  DET |
 Ed O'Neil |
ILB |  Penn State |
| 1 | 9 |  SF |
 Wilbur Jackson |
RB |  Alabama |
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