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Lawrence Johnson is a former safety out of Wisconsin, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 40th overall pick (round 2) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills.
Draft Details
Lawrence Johnson Career Stats
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1977)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 1.5 |
Career History
- Cleveland Browns (1979–1984)
- Buffalo Bills (1984–1988)
Born: Gary, Indiana, U.S. · Height: 5-11
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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