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48
Games
80
Solo Tackles
1
Sacks
James-Michael Johnson is a former linebacker out of Nevada, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 120th overall pick (round 4) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 48 regular-season games from 2012 to 2015, with the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
James-Michael Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CLE | 8 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | KC | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | KC | 13 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | MIA | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 30 | 72 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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
6-1
Weight
241 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.60s
Bench Press
23 reps
Vertical Jump
37"
Broad Jump
124"
3-Cone Drill
7.34s
Shuttle
4.37s
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