NFL Records
143
Games
228
Solo Tackles
67.5
Sacks
Charles Johnson is a former defensive end out of Georgia, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 83rd overall pick (round 3) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played 143 regular-season games from 2007 to 2017, with the Carolina Panthers.
Draft Details
Charles Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 8 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 2007 draft class in sacks (67.5).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |  CAR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CAR | 14 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 | CAR | 12 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | CAR | 16 | 43 | 11 | 0 | 11.5 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | CAR | 15 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | CAR | 16 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2013 | CAR | 13 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CAR | 14 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 8.5 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 | CAR | 9 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | CAR | 13 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | CAR | 10 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 133 | 202 | 95 | 32 | 67.5 | 115 | 0 | 25 | 19 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Carolina Panthers 2007 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Jon Beason | MLB | Miami (FL) |
| 2 | 45 | Dwayne Jarrett | WR | USC |
| 2 | 59 | Ryan Kalil | C | USC |
| 4 | 118 | Ryne Robinson | WR | Miami (OH) |
| 5 | 155 | Dante Rosario | TE | Oregon |
| 5 | 164 | Tim Shaw | MLB | Penn State |
| 7 | 226 | C.J. Wilson | DB | Baylor |