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87
Games
133
Solo Tackles
3.5
Sacks
3
Interceptions
Brandon Johnson is a former linebacker out of Louisville, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 142nd overall pick (round 5) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 87 regular-season games from 2006 to 2012, with the Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Draft Details
Brandon Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ARI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CIN | 15 | 31 | 37 | 0 | 1.5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | 13 | 40 | 18 | 0 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | CIN | 14 | 15 | 19 | 0 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | CIN | 10 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | PIT | 9 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 64 | 113 | 91 | 0 | 3.5 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
228 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.44s
Bench Press
11 reps
Vertical Jump
37"
Broad Jump
118"
3-Cone Drill
7.17s
Shuttle
4.34s
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