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Pete Johnson is a former running back out of Ohio State, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 49th overall pick (round 2) in the 1977 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
Pete Johnson Career Stats
- Second-team All-Pro (1981)
- Pro Bowl (1981)
- Cincinnati Bengals 50th Anniversary Team
- Second-team All-American (1976)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1975)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1976)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,626 | 3.8 | 76 | 175 | 1,334 | 6 |
Career History
- Cincinnati Bengals (1977–1983)
- San Diego Chargers (1984)
- Miami Dolphins (1984)
Born: Fort Valley, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 6-0
Draft Class Context
Pete Johnson was the 9th of 36 RBs selected in the 1977 draft. The 49th overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was DeSean Jackson in 2008, who played 188 games. Ohio State had 3 players drafted in 1977, among them Bob Brudzinski and Tom Skladany. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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