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Gary Johnson is a former defensive tackle out of Grambling State, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 8th overall pick (round 1) in the 1975 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers.
Draft Details
Gary Johnson Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XIX)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1980, 1981)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1979, 1982)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1979–1982)
- NFL sacks leader (1980)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1975)
- Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
- San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
Career Totals
| Sacks | Safeties | Interceptions | Interception yards | Fumble recoveries | Defensive touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.0 | 2 | 2 | 93 | 13 | 3 |
Career History
- San Diego Chargers (1975–1984)
- San Francisco 49ers (1984–1985)
Born: Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. · Height: 6-2
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
226 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.43s
Bench Press
16 reps
Vertical Jump
33.5"
Broad Jump
121"
3-Cone Drill
7.15s
Shuttle
4.57s
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| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
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QB |  California |
| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
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DT |  Maryland |
| 1 | 3 |  BAL |
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G |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
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RB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 5 |  CLE |
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DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  HOU |
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OLB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
 Larry Burton |
WR |  Purdue |
| 1 | 9 |  LA |
 Mike Fanning |
DT |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 10 |  SF |
 Jimmy Webb |
DT |  Mississippi State |
| 1 | 11 | LA |
 Dennis Harrah |
G |  Miami |
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